Michael Gotthard Fischer
Michael Gotthard Fischer (born June 3, 1773 in Alach ; † January 12, 1829 in Erfurt ) was a German organist and composer .
Life
Michael Gotthard Fischer was a student of Johann Christian Kittel , thus Johann Sebastian Bach's grandchildren . Fischer succeeded Kittel as organist at the Erfurt Predigerkirche and also worked as an organist at the Barfüßerkirche . From 1816 Fischer taught figured bass and organ at the Erfurt teachers' seminar . August Gottfried Ritter , Ludwig Ernst Gebhardi and Eduard Grell were among his students. Due to his gout , he was forced to resign from his position as organist in 1820.
Fischer created numerous vocal and instrumental compositions for solo instruments, small and large ensembles, mainly his organ compositions became famous.
Works (selection)
- 12 organ pieces (op.4, Erfurt 1802) (dedicated to Kittel)
- Evangelical chorale melody book with four parts exposed with preludes and interludes , Gotha 1820/1821
- “Classical organ compositions for study and use at public services. Neue correcte Gesammtausgabe “(9 booklets), complete edition of the organ works, Musikalienhandlung von Körner, Erfurt, after 1840 (Choral melody book in this edition edited by MAG Ritter)
literature
- Moritz Fürstenau : Fischer, Michael Gotthard . In: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie (ADB). Volume 7, Duncker & Humblot, Leipzig 1877, p. 80 f.
Web links
- Works by and about Michael Gotthard Fischer in the catalog of the German National Library
- Works by and about Michael Gotthard Fischer in the German Digital Library
- Sheet music and audio files by Michael Gotthard Fischer in the International Music Score Library Project
Remarks
- ↑ Some sources show "Gotthardt" or "Gottard" as the spelling of the middle name.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Fischer, Michael Gotthard |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Fischer, Michael Gotthardt; Fischer, Michael Gottard |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German composer and organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | June 3, 1773 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Alach |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 12, 1829 |
| Place of death | Erfurt |