Wilhelm Karges
Wilhelm Karges (* 1613 or 1614, place of birth unknown; † November 27, 1699 in Berlin ) was a German organist and composer of the North German organ school .
life and work
Little reliable information is available about Karges' early days; possibly he was court conductor in Stockholm . From 1645 he worked at the Brandenburg court in Königsberg and one year later he was permanently employed as cathedral organist or composer.
Four or six organ works by Karges have survived, including both chorale arrangements and free pieces.
Web links
- Works by and about Wilhelm Karges in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Karges, Wilhelm |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | North German organist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1613 or 1614 |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 27, 1699 |
| Place of death | Berlin |