John Propitius

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John Propitius (* 1953 in Baarn ) is a Dutch organist , composer and choir director .

Life

Propitius studied after first organ lessons with Gijsbert Brinks and Jaap Zwart sen. at the Conservatory in Utrecht with Nico van den Hooven and Jan Welmers. Since he was sixteen he was organist at the Reformed (Calvinist) church in his home parish of Baarn. In 1977 he became organist at the Oude Kerk in Barneveld , and in 1997 at the Reformed Church in Driebergen . For health reasons he stopped his concert activity in 2009, but is still active as a choir director in Soest , Hilversum and Amerongen .

He is known for his psalms interpretations and spiritual songs. He made various records and CDs.

Recordings

  • John Propitius - Speelt Eigen Koraalbewerkingen Martinikerk Bolsward (JQZ Muziekprodukties, 1985)
  • A naam is our hope (JQZ)
  • John Propitius Improviseert (2004)
  • Psalms Rond Israel (Animato, 2008)

Own works (in print)

  • Introïtus and Toccata on Psalm 56 (improvisations, part 1)
  • Ariah on Psalm 121; Chorale prelude "Als de Heiland zal verschijnen"; Meditation "Tien geboden des Heeren" (improvisations, part 2)
  • Meditation on Psalm 141; Fantasy on Psalm 124 (improvisations, part 3)

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ http://www.orgelnieuws.nl/john-propitius-stopt-met-orgelconcerten/
  2. ^ Reformatorisch Dagblad, October 30, 2010
personal data
SURNAME Propitius, John
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Dutch organist, composer and choir director
DATE OF BIRTH 1953
PLACE OF BIRTH Baarn