Abraham Megerle
Abraham Megerle (9 February 1607 in Wasserburg am Inn – 29 May 1680 in Altötting) was an Austrian composer and organist. He served as Kapellmeister to Paris von Lodron, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, from 1640 to 1651. He enjoyed the patronage of Emperor Ferdinand III who made him a member of the nobility in 1652.
Abraham Megerle
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- Name
- Abraham Megerle
- Born
- 9 February 1607
- Died
- 29 May 1680
- Birthplace
- Wasserburg am Inn
- Place of death
- Altötting
- Occupation
- organist and composer
- Nationality
- Germany
- Languages
- German
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Abraham Megerle (9 February 1607 in Wasserburg am Inn – 29 May 1680 in Altötting) was an Austrian composer and organist. He served as Kapellmeister to Paris von Lodron, the Prince-Bishop of Salzburg, from 1640 to 1651. He enjoyed the patronage of Emperor Ferdinand III who made him a member of the nobility in 1652.
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A highly prolific writer of mainly sacred music, his output exceeded more than 2000 music compositions. Most of his works are now lost. His nephew is the monk Abraham a Sancta Clara.
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• Name — Abraham Megerle • Born — 9 February 1607 • Died — 29 May 1680 • Birthplace — Wasserburg am Inn • Place of death — Altötting • Occupation — organist and composer
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- 1.20090630143240. Zu Erzherzogin Anna Katharina und ihrer Innsbrucker Kapelle.
- 2.20071027174414. Das Kloster Zoffingen in Konstanz.
- 3.Die „Mutter der heiligen Hoffnung in Konstanz“, eine Stiftung von Abraham Megerle.
- 4.Zum Kollegiatstift Altötting, im Portal Haus der bayerischen Geschichte. 20100502024845.
- 5.Illustrierte Webseite über das Speculum musico-mortuale
- 6.Abraham Megerle - Geistliche Werke
- 7.Programm zur Veranstaltungsreihe Die Musik des Wasserburgers Abraham Megerle
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