Andreas Hammerschmidt

Composer

1611 – 1675

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Who was Andreas Hammerschmidt?

Andreas Hammerschmidt, the "Orpheus of Zittau," was a German Bohemian composer and organist of the early to middle Baroque era. He was one of the most significant and popular composers of sacred music in Germany in the middle 17th century.

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Born
1611
Bohemia
Also known as
  • Hammerschmidt, Andreas
Nationality
  • Germany
Died
Oct 29, 1675
Zittau

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on July 23, 2013

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