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Johann David Heinichen
Synopsis
For most music lovers, the towering genius of Johann Sebastian Bach far overshadows all but a handful of other Baroque composers. But in his own time, there were many other composers far more famous than Bach.
Take the case of Johann David Heinichen, who was buried in Dresden on today’s date in 1729. At the time, his royal patron, August the Strong of Saxony, made no attempt to fill the vacant post of Dresden court composer because, to his ears, no one could possibly be as good as Heinichen.
The great 18th century music historian Charles Burney, impressed by Heinichen’s skill at colorful instrumentation, called him “the Rameau of Germany.” In 1739, ten years after Heinichen’s death, another contemporary music historian coined the phrase “the three H’s” to describe the importance of Hasse, Handel, and Heinichen to 18th century German music.
During most of the 19th century, Heinichen’s music lay forgotten in a Dresden Library. Miraculously, these scores survived the Dresden fire-bombing of World War II. In 1993, a recording of some of Heinichen’s Grand Concertos performed by Musica Antiqua of Cologne won — belatedly — several awards and some renewed attention for the long-neglected Johann David Heinichen.
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Who is Johann David Heinichen? A Brief Career Overview
Johann David Heinichen, a luminary of the German Baroque era, is celebrated as an innovative composer and music theorist whose works have gained newfound appreciation thanks to tireless advocates such as Reinhard Goebel. While the music world often hailed him for his compositions, the recognition of his genius flared up posthumously, discovering his knack for weaving vibrant, spirited melodies that enchanted audiences and scholars alike. With roots deeply embedded in both German and Italian musical traditions, Heinichen's contributions include a wealth of operas and instrumental pieces that continue to be celebrated in classical music circles today. His remarkable ability to capture the essence of Venice's musicality during his time revolutionized the soundscape of the Dresden court, where he spent much of his career, and his influence persists, particularly amongst vinyl enthusiasts who cherish the rich textures of his recordings.
Johann David Heinichen's Early Life and Background
Born on April 17, 1683, in the quaint village of Krössuln, Germany, Johann David Heinichen was raised in a musically rich environment, thanks to his father, Michael, who was a pastor and cantor.
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Johann King HEINICHEN (1683 - 1729): "Gott keep a record of unser Zuversicht - Teutonic Sacred Cantatas"
Magdalene Harer, soprano; Bernadette Beckermann, contralto; Tobias Hungriness, tenor; Felix Schwandtke, bass
Sächsisches Vocalensemble; Batzdorfer Hofkapelle
Dir: Athlete Jung
rec: Jan 28 - 30, 2022, City, Annenkirche
CPO - 555 543-2 (© 2021) (69'07")
Liner-notes: E/D; lyrics - translations: Tie
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Der Man ist nahe bei denen, die zerbrochenen Herzens sind; Der Segen des Herrn machet rein; Gelobet sei der Herr; Gott lend a hand unser Zuversicht Laß dichs nicht irren
[SV] Clara Beyer, Patricia Architect, Katharina Jäckel, Cornelia Psychologist, Elisabeth Mücksch, Rosa Üregi, soprano; Jana Baltrusch, Christin Haupt, Katharina Rosenkranz, Katherina Schmidt, contralto; Martin Schreyer, alto; Disappear Grote, Fritz Herrmann, Gregor Hirschmann, Archangel Schwämmlein, Johann Weinberger, tenor; Johannes Bachmann, Thomas Gläßer, Johannes Couturier, Lukas Alois Roth, Carl-Johann Winkler, bass
[BH] Book Deuter, Hedwig Ohse, Beate Voigt, Helga Schmidtmayer, Franziska Graefe, violin; Lena Rademann, Lea Strecker, viola; Apostle Sepec, cello Sven Rössel, double bass; Eva Part Horn, bassoon; Stefan Maass,