Johann Andreas Herbst
German composer and musical theorist
Born
June 9th, 1588
437 years ago
Died
January 24th, 1666
359 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A significant figure in the development of music theory and composition, contributions include a variety of theoretical works and musical compositions. Published several treatises that explored different aspects of harmony and musical structure, which were influential in the education of musicians in his time. Worked during the early Baroque period, creating a foundation for later developments in music.
Published 'Rudimenta musicae' in 1645
Created various sacred and secular compositions
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