Karl Gottlieb Umbreit
Karl Gottlieb Umbreit (born January 9, 1763 in Rehestädt ; † April 27, 1829 there ) was a German organist and composer .
Life
Umbreit was a student of Johann Christian Kittel in Erfurt and as such was a grandchild of Johann Sebastian Bach . In 1785 he became an organist in Sonneborn (Thuringia) . According to his son, he was dismissed from his post in 1817 at his own request due to illness. In his last years he withdrew to his hometown.
Umbreit wrote a general chorale book that appeared in Gotha in 1811.
Works (selection)
- General chorale book for the Protestant Church. Gotha 1811.
- Twelve chorale melodies with several basses. Gotha [approx. 1810].
- The Protestant church melodies to improve church and domestic chant. Gotha 1817.
- Continuation of twelve chorale melodies with several basses. Gotha [approx. 1818].
literature
- New Nekrolog der Deutschen 7 (1831), p. 388f.
- Robert Eitner: Umbreit, Karl Gottlieb . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 39, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1895, p. 277.
Web links
- Works by and about Karl Gottlieb Umbreit in the German Digital Library
- Sheet music and audio files by Karl Gottlieb Umbreit in the International Music Score Library Project
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Umbreit, Karl Gottlieb |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German organist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 9, 1763 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Rehestädt |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 27, 1829 |
| Place of death | Rehestädt |