SettingsGerman music theorists
Adam Gumpeltzhaimer
Adam Gumpeltzhaimer (1559 - 3 November 1625) was a Bavarian composer and music theorist.
Adam Gumpeltzhaimer (1559 - 3 November 1625) was a Bavarian composer and music theorist.
Adam of Fulda
Adam of Fulda (ca. 1445 – 1505) was a German musical author of the second half of the 15th century.
Adam of Fulda (ca. 1445 – 1505) was a German musical author of the second half of the 15th century.
Adolf Bernhard Marx
Friedrich Heinrich Adolf Bernhard Marx (Halle, Germany, 15 March 1795 – Berlin, 17 May 1866) was a German composer, musical theorist and critic.
Friedrich Heinrich Adolf Bernhard Marx (Halle, Germany, 15 March 1795 – Berlin, 17 May 1866) was a German composer, musical theorist and critic.
Albertus Magnus
Albertus Magnus, O.P. (1193/1206 – November 15, 1280), also known as Albert the Great and Albert of Cologne, is a Catholic saint.
Albertus Magnus, O.P. (1193/1206 – November 15, 1280), also known as Albert the Great and Albert of Cologne, is a Catholic saint.
Alfred Lorenz
Alfred Lorenz (July 11, 1868, Vienna - November 20, 1939 Munich) was an Austrian-German conductor, composer, and musical analyst.
Alfred Lorenz (July 11, 1868, Vienna - November 20, 1939 Munich) was an Austrian-German conductor, composer, and musical analyst.
Andreas Werckmeister
Andreas Werckmeister (November 30, 1645 – October 26, 1706) was an organist, music theorist, and composer of the Baroque era.
Andreas Werckmeister (November 30, 1645 – October 26, 1706) was an organist, music theorist, and composer of the Baroque era.
Arthur von Oettingen
Arthur Joachim von Oettingen was a Baltic German physicist and music theorist who was born at the Luua Manor, Tartu County, Livonia.
Arthur Joachim von Oettingen was a Baltic German physicist and music theorist who was born at the Luua Manor, Tartu County, Livonia.
Athanasius Kircher
Athanasius Kircher (1601 or 1602 – 1680) (sometimes erroneously spelled Kirchner) was a 17th century German Jesuit scholar who published around 40 works, most notably in the fields of orie...
Athanasius Kircher (1601 or 1602 – 1680) (sometimes erroneously spelled Kirchner) was a 17th century German Jesuit scholar who published around 40 works, most notably in the fields of orie...
Berno of Reichenau
Berno was the Abbot of Reichenau from his appointment by Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1008.
Berno was the Abbot of Reichenau from his appointment by Henry II, Holy Roman Emperor, in 1008.
Carl Friedrich Weitzmann
Carl Friedrich Weitzmann (Aug. 10 1808-Nov.
Carl Friedrich Weitzmann (Aug. 10 1808-Nov.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German Classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Mar...
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German Classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Mar...
Christoph Bernhard
Christoph Bernhard (1 January 1628 – 14 November 1692) was born in Kolberg, Pomerania, and died in Dresden.
Christoph Bernhard (1 January 1628 – 14 November 1692) was born in Kolberg, Pomerania, and died in Dresden.
Christoph Demantius
Christoph Demantius (15 December 1567 – 20 April 1643) was a German composer, music theorist, writer and poet.
Christoph Demantius (15 December 1567 – 20 April 1643) was a German composer, music theorist, writer and poet.
Cyrill Kistler
Cyrill Kistler (12 May 1848, Großaitingen, Swabia, Germany – 1 January 1907, Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Germany) was a German composer, music theoretician, Music educator and Music pu...
Cyrill Kistler (12 May 1848, Großaitingen, Swabia, Germany – 1 January 1907, Bad Kissingen, Lower Franconia, Germany) was a German composer, music theoretician, Music educator and Music pu...
Daniel Gottlob Türk
Daniel Gottlob Türk (10 August 1750 – 26 August 1813) was a notable composer, organist, and music professor of the Classical Period.
Daniel Gottlob Türk (10 August 1750 – 26 August 1813) was a notable composer, organist, and music professor of the Classical Period.
Daniel Speer
Georg Daniel Speer (2 July 1636 – 5 October 1707 ) was a German composer and writer of the Baroque.
Georg Daniel Speer (2 July 1636 – 5 October 1707 ) was a German composer and writer of the Baroque.
David Kellner
David Kellner was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary of Bach.
David Kellner was a German composer of the baroque period and a contemporary of Bach.
Ernst Richter
Ernst Friedrich Eduard Richter, was a German musical theorist, born at Großschönau, Saxony.
Ernst Friedrich Eduard Richter, was a German musical theorist, born at Großschönau, Saxony.
Franco of Cologne
Franco of Cologne was a German music theorist and possibly composer.
Franco of Cologne was a German music theorist and possibly composer.
Franz Xaver Murschhauser
Franz Xaver Murschhauser was a German composer and theorist.
Franz Xaver Murschhauser was a German composer and theorist.
Friedrich Erhard Niedt
Friedrich Erhard Niedt (May 31, 1674, Jena - 1717, Copenhagen) was a German jurist, music theorist, and composer.
Friedrich Erhard Niedt (May 31, 1674, Jena - 1717, Copenhagen) was a German jurist, music theorist, and composer.
Friedrich Suppig
Friedrich Suppig was an 18th century music theorist and composer.
Friedrich Suppig was an 18th century music theorist and composer.
Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg
Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg (21 November 1718 – 22 May 1795) was a German music critic, music-theorist and composer.
Friedrich Wilhelm Marpurg (21 November 1718 – 22 May 1795) was a German music critic, music-theorist and composer.
Gallus Dressler
Gallus Dressler (16 October 1533 – 1580-9) was a German composer and music theorist who served as Kantor in the church school at Magdeburg.Though a few of his works have remained in the ch...
Gallus Dressler (16 October 1533 – 1580-9) was a German composer and music theorist who served as Kantor in the church school at Magdeburg.Though a few of his works have remained in the ch...
Georg Andreas Sorge
Georg Andreas Sorge (b. 21 March 1703 in Mellenbach, Thuringia; d. 4 April 1778) was an organist, composer, and, most notably, theorist.
Georg Andreas Sorge (b. 21 March 1703 in Mellenbach, Thuringia; d. 4 April 1778) was an organist, composer, and, most notably, theorist.
Georg Joseph Vogler
Georg Joseph Vogler, also known as Abbé Vogler (June 15, 1749 – May 6, 1814), was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist.
Georg Joseph Vogler, also known as Abbé Vogler (June 15, 1749 – May 6, 1814), was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist.
Georg Michael Telemann
Georg Michael Telemann (20 April 1748 – 4 March 1831) was a German composer and theologian.
Georg Michael Telemann (20 April 1748 – 4 March 1831) was a German composer and theologian.
Georg Philipp Telemann
Georg Philipp Telemann was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Georg Philipp Telemann was a German Baroque composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Girolamo Diruta
Girolamo Diruta (c. 1554 – after 1610) was an Italian organist, music theorist, and composer.
Girolamo Diruta (c. 1554 – after 1610) was an Italian organist, music theorist, and composer.
Gottfried Weber
Jacob Gottfried Weber (March 1, 1779 – September 21, 1839), was a prominent German writer on music (especially on music theory), composer, and jurist.
Jacob Gottfried Weber (March 1, 1779 – September 21, 1839), was a prominent German writer on music (especially on music theory), composer, and jurist.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (sometimes von Leibniz) ( or ) (July 1, 1646 – November 14, 1716) was a German mathematician and philosopher.
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (sometimes von Leibniz) ( or ) (July 1, 1646 – November 14, 1716) was a German mathematician and philosopher.
Heinrich Bellermann
Johann Gottfried Heinrich Bellermann (10 March 1832 – 10 April 1903) was a German music theorist.
Johann Gottfried Heinrich Bellermann (10 March 1832 – 10 April 1903) was a German music theorist.
Heinrich Faber
Heinrich Faber (before 1500 – 26 February 1552) was a German music theorist, composer, and Kantor.
Heinrich Faber (before 1500 – 26 February 1552) was a German music theorist, composer, and Kantor.
Henricus Grammateus
Henricus Grammateus (also known as Henricus Scriptor, Heinrich Schreyber or Heinrich Schreiber) (1495 - 1525 or 1526) was a German mathematician.
Henricus Grammateus (also known as Henricus Scriptor, Heinrich Schreyber or Heinrich Schreiber) (1495 - 1525 or 1526) was a German mathematician.
Hermann Finck
Hermann Finck (21 March 1527 – 28 December 1558) was a German composer.
Hermann Finck (21 March 1527 – 28 December 1558) was a German composer.
Hermann of Reichenau
Hermann of Reichenau (1013 July 18 – 1054 September 24), also called Hermannus Contractus or Hermannus Augiensis or Herman the Cripple, was an 11th century scholar, comp...
Hermann of Reichenau (1013 July 18 – 1054 September 24), also called Hermannus Contractus or Hermannus Augiensis or Herman the Cripple, was an 11th century scholar, comp...
Hermann von Helmholtz
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several widely varied areas of modern science.
Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von Helmholtz was a German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to several widely varied areas of modern science.
Jakob Adlung
Jakob Adlung, or Adelung, (14 January 1699 – 5 July 1762) was a German organist, teacher, instrument maker, music historian, and music theorist.
Jakob Adlung, or Adelung, (14 January 1699 – 5 July 1762) was a German organist, teacher, instrument maker, music historian, and music theorist.
Joachim Burmeister
Joachim Burmeister (c. 1566 in Lüneburg – 5 May 1629 in Rostock) was a north German poet, composer and music theorist.
Joachim Burmeister (c. 1566 in Lüneburg – 5 May 1629 in Rostock) was a north German poet, composer and music theorist.
Johann Andreas Herbst
Johann Andreas Herbst (baptized June 9, 1588 – January 24, 1666) was a German composer and music theorist of the early Baroque era.
Johann Andreas Herbst (baptized June 9, 1588 – January 24, 1666) was a German composer and music theorist of the early Baroque era.
Johann Bernhard Logier
Johann Bernhard Logier was a German music teacher.
Johann Bernhard Logier was a German music teacher.
Johann Christian Lobe
Johann Christian Lobe (May 30, 1797 – July 27, 1881) was a German composer and music theorist.
Johann Christian Lobe (May 30, 1797 – July 27, 1881) was a German composer and music theorist.
Johann Christoph Kellner
Johann Christoph Kellner was a German organist and composer.
Johann Christoph Kellner was a German organist and composer.
Johann Christoph Pepusch
Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667 – 20 July 1752), also known as John Christopher Pepusch and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England.
Johann Christoph Pepusch (1667 – 20 July 1752), also known as John Christopher Pepusch and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England.
Johann Crüger
Johann Crüger (9 April 1598 – 23 February 1662) was a German composer of well-known hymns.
Johann Crüger (9 April 1598 – 23 February 1662) was a German composer of well-known hymns.
Johann David Heinichen
Johann David Heinichen (17 April 1683 – 16 July 1729) was a German Baroque composer and music theorist who brought the musical genius of Venice to the court of Augustus the Strong in Dresden.
Johann David Heinichen (17 April 1683 – 16 July 1729) was a German Baroque composer and music theorist who brought the musical genius of Venice to the court of Augustus the Strong in Dresden.
Johann Friedrich Agricola
Johann Friedrich Agricola was a German composer, organist, singer, pedagogue, and writer on music.
Johann Friedrich Agricola was a German composer, organist, singer, pedagogue, and writer on music.
Johann Georg Ahle
Johann Georg Ahle was a German composer, organist, theorist, and Protestant church musician.
Johann Georg Ahle was a German composer, organist, theorist, and Protestant church musician.
Johann Georg Sulzer
Johann Georg Sulzer (1720–1779) was a Swiss professor of Mathematics, who later on moved on to the field of electricity.
Johann Georg Sulzer (1720–1779) was a Swiss professor of Mathematics, who later on moved on to the field of electricity.
Johann Gottfried Walther
Johann Gottfried Walther was a German music theorist, organist, composer, and lexicographer of the Baroque era.
Johann Gottfried Walther was a German music theorist, organist, composer, and lexicographer of the Baroque era.
Johann Heinrich Alsted
Johann Heinrich Alsted was a German Calvinist minister and academic, known for his varied interests: in Ramism and Lullism, pedagogy and encyclopedias, theology and millennarianism.
Johann Heinrich Alsted was a German Calvinist minister and academic, known for his varied interests: in Ramism and Lullism, pedagogy and encyclopedias, theology and millennarianism.
Johann Kirnberger
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (also Kernberg, 24 April 1721, Saalfeld - 27 July 1783, Berlin) was a musician, composer (primarily of fugues), and music theorist.
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (also Kernberg, 24 April 1721, Saalfeld - 27 July 1783, Berlin) was a musician, composer (primarily of fugues), and music theorist.
Johann Mattheson
Johann Mattheson (28 September 1681 – 17 April 1764) was a German composer, writer, lexicographer, diplomat and music theorist.
Johann Mattheson (28 September 1681 – 17 April 1764) was a German composer, writer, lexicographer, diplomat and music theorist.
Johann Nikolaus Forkel
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist.
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist.
Johannes Aventinus
Johannes Aventinus (July 4, 1477 – January 9, 1534) was a Bavarian historian and philologist.
Johannes Aventinus (July 4, 1477 – January 9, 1534) was a Bavarian historian and philologist.
Johannes Galliculus
Johannes Galliculus was a German music theorist and composer.
Johannes Galliculus was a German music theorist and composer.
Johannes Lippius
Johannes Lippius was a German Protestant theologian, philosopher, composer and music theorist.
Johannes Lippius was a German Protestant theologian, philosopher, composer and music theorist.
Johannes Nucius
Johannes Nucius (also Nux, Nucis) (c.
Johannes Nucius (also Nux, Nucis) (c.
Justin Heinrich Knecht
Justinus or Justin Heinrich Knecht (30 September 1752 – 1 December 1817) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
Justinus or Justin Heinrich Knecht (30 September 1752 – 1 December 1817) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
Lorenz Christoph Mizler
Lorenz Christoph Mizler von Kolof (or Mitzler de Koloff) (26 July 1711 – March 1778) was a German physician, mathematician, and writer on music.
Lorenz Christoph Mizler von Kolof (or Mitzler de Koloff) (26 July 1711 – March 1778) was a German physician, mathematician, and writer on music.
Ludwig Thuille
Ludwig Thuille (30 November 1861 – 5 February 1907) was a German composer and teacher, numbered for a while among the leading operatic composers of the 'Munich School', whose most famous represe...
Ludwig Thuille (30 November 1861 – 5 February 1907) was a German composer and teacher, numbered for a while among the leading operatic composers of the 'Munich School', whose most famous represe...
Martin Agricola
Martin Agricola (6 January 1486 – 10 June 1556) was a German composer of Renaissance music and a music theorist.
Martin Agricola (6 January 1486 – 10 June 1556) was a German composer of Renaissance music and a music theorist.
Martin Brauß
Martin Brauß is a German pianist, conductor and music theorist and university professor at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover.
Martin Brauß is a German pianist, conductor and music theorist and university professor at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover.
Michael Praetorius
Michael Praetorius (probably February 15, 1571 – February 15, 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
Michael Praetorius (probably February 15, 1571 – February 15, 1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
N. Senada
N. Senada (which may be a play on "Ensenada", "en se nada", meaning "in himself nothing," or "enseñada," a form of the past participle meaning "taught"; N. may stand for "Nigel") was a Bavarian ...
N. Senada (which may be a play on "Ensenada", "en se nada", meaning "in himself nothing," or "enseñada," a form of the past participle meaning "taught"; N. may stand for "Nigel") was a Bavarian ...
Notker Labeo
Notker Labeo (c. 950 – 28 June 1022), also known as Notker Teutonicus i.e. "the German", Notker the German, or Notker III, was a Benedictine monk and the first commentator on Ari...
Notker Labeo (c. 950 – 28 June 1022), also known as Notker Teutonicus i.e. "the German", Notker the German, or Notker III, was a Benedictine monk and the first commentator on Ari...
Regino of Prüm
Reginon or Regino of Prüm was a Benedictine abbot and medieval chronicler.
Reginon or Regino of Prüm was a Benedictine abbot and medieval chronicler.
Reinhard Febel
Reinhard Febel is a German composer, music theorist, and university professor at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover.
Reinhard Febel is a German composer, music theorist, and university professor at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover.
Rudolf Louis
Rudolf Louis was an influential German music critic and conductor.
Rudolf Louis was an influential German music critic and conductor.
Rudolf Westphal
Rudolf Westphal (July 3, 1826 – July 10, 1892), German classical scholar, was born at Obernkirchen in Schaumburg.
Rudolf Westphal (July 3, 1826 – July 10, 1892), German classical scholar, was born at Obernkirchen in Schaumburg.
Salomon Jadassohn
Salomon Jadassohn (13 August 1831, Breslau – 1 February 1902, Leipzig) was a German composer and a renowned teacher of piano and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory.
Salomon Jadassohn (13 August 1831, Breslau – 1 February 1902, Leipzig) was a German composer and a renowned teacher of piano and composition at the Leipzig Conservatory.
Sethus Calvisius
Sethus Calvisius or Setho Calvisio, originally Seth Kalwitz was a German music theorist, composer, chronologer, astronomer, and teacher of the late Renaissance.
Sethus Calvisius or Setho Calvisio, originally Seth Kalwitz was a German music theorist, composer, chronologer, astronomer, and teacher of the late Renaissance.
Siegfried Dehn
Siegfried Dehn (24 February 1799 – 12 April 1858) was a German music theorist, editor, teacher and librarian.
Siegfried Dehn (24 February 1799 – 12 April 1858) was a German music theorist, editor, teacher and librarian.
Stephan Krehl
Stephan Krehl was a German composer, teacher, and theoretician.
Stephan Krehl was a German composer, teacher, and theoretician.
Winfried Zillig
Winfried Zillig (1 April 1905 – 18 December 1963) was a German composer, music theorist, and conductor.
Winfried Zillig (1 April 1905 – 18 December 1963) was a German composer, music theorist, and conductor.