Gottfried August Homilius

German organist and composer

Gottfried August Homilius - German organist and composer
Born

February 2nd, 1714
311 years ago

Died

1785
240 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Born in 1714, this figure contributed significantly to the early classical music scene as an organist and composer. His lineage traced back to the influential North German school, which shaped the development of organ music. Music education was pursued in Leipzig, where instrumental and vocal works flourished. Homilius served as an organist in various churches, most notably in the city of Dresden. Compositions included a range of sacred vocal works, especially cantatas, reflecting the stylistic transitions in music of the era. The musical legacy includes numerous choral pieces regularly performed in church settings, showcasing an integration of Lutheran hymnody and Baroque elements. Homilius passed away in 1785, leaving behind a repository of works still appreciated in liturgical contexts.

Composed sacred vocal works and cantatas

Served as an organist in Dresden

Influenced the North German organ tradition

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