Johann Kuhnau Germany

Biography

Johann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Johann Sebastian Bach as cantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. There Kuhnau taught Johann David Heinichen and Christoph Graupner, both of whom were to become composers. He remained there until his death.

Popular Songs

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  Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": III. The Courage of David, and His Keen Desire to Repel the Pride of His Terrifying Enemy, With the Confidence That He Puts in the Help of God.

  The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

  137 BPM
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  Biblical Sonata No. 1 "The Combat Between David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17-18)": IV. The Combat Between the Two and Their Struggle; The Stone Is Thrown From the Slingshot Into the Brow of the Giant; Goliath Falls.

  The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

  162 BPM
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  Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": VI. [No Title]

  The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

  93 BPM
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  Biblical Sonata No. 3 "The Wedding of Jacob (Genesis 29-31)": VIII. The Rejoicing for the Wedding Is Repeated.

  The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

  109 BPM
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  Biblical Sonata No. 6 "The Tomb of Jacob (Genesis 49-50)": IV. The Burial of Israel, and the Sorrowful Lament of Those Present.

  The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

  162 BPM

Discography

The Biblical Sonatas (Harpsichord, Clavichord & Organ: John Butt)

1995