Johann Samuel Beyer

Johann Samuel Beyer (* 1669 in Gotha, † May 9, 1744 in Karlsbad ) was a German cantor and composer in Weissenfels and Freiberg.

Beyer also worked as a so-called writer on music.

As choirmaster of Freiberg Cathedral, he checked the local small organ, which was built in the years 1718-1719 by Gottfried Silbermann of Freiberg's Hospital Church ( St. John's Church ).

Works

Music

• Do not be afraid, Christmas cantata for soprano solo and choir and basso continuo (bc = basso continuo)
• Welcome, sweet groom, for soprano solo and choir
• Partita in C major for flute, violin and B.C.
• Holy is God, for voice, flute 2, B.C.

Non-fiction

• Instruction to Sing Art. Zentralantiquariat the GDR, Leipzig 1977 ( Repr ed d Freyberg 1703)