Johann Vierdanck

Johann Vierdanck (also: Virdanck, Vyrdanck, Feyertagk, Feyerdank; * 1605; buried April 1, 1646 in Stralsund ) was a German composer and organist.

Life

Johann Vierdancks birth year and place are unknown; perhaps he came from a Thuringian- Saxon family of musicians. In 1615 he was the Dresden court orchestra and choir boy pupil of Heinrich Schütz, the multi- particularly commended him. Vierdanck learned violin and zinc at Wilhelm Günther, concertmaster of the court orchestra and later became instrumentalist in derselbigen. At this time also acted the Italian violinist Carlo Farina in Dresden. 1625 Schütz asked the electors to the approval of a study in which Vierdancks Cornettvirtuosen Giovanni Sansoni ( 1593-1648 ) in Vienna, which was not granted to him for financial reasons.

From 1631 to 1632 he served as a violinist at the court of Johann Albrecht II of Mecklenburg- Güstrow, here he came with the English music of William Brade in contact.

Later he lived for a time in Lübeck and in Copenhagen, where he met again with contactor. During this time he became acquainted with violinists Johann Schop, Nicolaus Bleyer and Friedrich Hoyoul, to whom he devoted his second collection of instrumental music.

In the spring of 1635 Vierdanck moved to Stralsund and worked until his death in 1646 as organist at the Marienkirche. He moved there a salary of " 225 mk ( quartaliter ) " and "30 mk wood money," which was approximately that of a preacher and a teacher's salary, for example, exceeded far.

Vierdanck published several collections of music, self-published, and he is mentioned several times in the baptismal register of St Mary's as a sponsor and recipient considerable godfather gifts. Both speaks for a certain wealth and recognition. Nevertheless, he expressed in 1643 in the preface of the second part of his spiritual concerts intend to leave Stralsund, but which appears to have remained unfulfilled. Vierdanck remained until his death three more years in Stralsund, where he was (probably in St. Mary's Church ) buried on 1 April 1646.

Works

Instrumental

  • First Part Newer Pavanen, gagliardas, ballets VND correnti m. 2 V. & a PABX Violon the Bc. ( Greifswald, 1637 )
  • Ander part in it understood some Capricci, Canzoni VND sonatas with 2nd 3rd 4th and 5th instruments with and without the Basso Continuo ( Greifswald, 1641)

Vowel

  • First Part clergy Concertos for 2 - 4 St. and Bc ( Greifswald, 1641/43 )
  • Ander Theil clergyman Concertos with 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th St. PABX VND a doubled Bc ( Rostok, 1643 )
  • The Lord has commanded his angels. Sacred Concerto for 2 sopranos, tenor, bass, 2 violins, 3 trombones and basso continuo
  • I rejoice in the Lord. Spiritual wedding joy. From the prophet Isaiah cap. 61 Sacred Concerto for soprano, 2 violins, 3 trombones and basso continuo ( Greifswald, 1643)
  • Arise, my love. Sacred Concerto for 2 sopranos, 2 violins, 3 trombones and basso continuo
  • My harp is turned to action. Motet for soprano, alto, tenor, bass and B.C.

Discography

  • Johann Vierdanck. 20 Capricci, Canzoni & Sonatas. Parnassi musici. CPO 2007
  • The Trio Sonata in 17th Century Germany. London Baroque. [ therein: Suite in A major ]. UNTIL 2008
  • Heal the gates wide. Innsbruck Capell boy, Howard Arman. [ therein: I bring you tidings of great joy ]. tyrolis 1997
  • The glory of the earth must be smoke and ash. Music and poetry from the time of the 30 Years War. Musica Fiorita, Daniela Dolci. [ therein: Capriccio No. 17, Sing to the Lord ]. AM 1997
  • Wedding Motets. Weser Renaissance, Manfred Cordes. [ therein: Capriccio, I look forward in men ]. CPO 2006
  • His Majestys Sagbutts Grand Tour. His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts. In this: Sonata 28 Sonata 31 ( "When I once took a fancy "). Hyperion 1996
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