Johann Caspar Kerll
German organist and composer of works
Born
April 9th, 1627
398 years ago
Died
February 13th, 1693
332 years ago — 65 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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An organist and composer, contributions spanned sacred and instrumental music during the Baroque period. Worked in various capacities throughout Europe, particularly in Germany and Austria. Composed numerous works for the organ, as well as vocal and choral music, influencing the development of German music. Held positions at several churches and served as a court composer in various locations.
Composed 'Missa in C'
Wrote various keyboard works
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