Michael Praetorius
Country of origin:
Germany
Birthday:
February 15, 1571
Date of death:
February 15, 1621
About Michael Praetorius
Michael Praetorius, eigentlich Michael Schultheiß, deutscher Komponist und Musiktheoretiker, stand seit 1595 als Organist im Dienst des Herzogs Heinrich Julius von Braunschweig und Lüneburg, dem er 1604 nach Wolfenbüttel folgte, wo er Kammerorganist und schließlich Hofkapellmeister wurde. 161316 wirkte er am Dresdner Hof.Praetorius war der vielseitigste und berühmteste deutsche Komponist seiner Generation. Im Mittelpunkt seines musikalischen Schaffens steht die Choralbearbeitung des gesamten Bestandes an lateinischen und deutschen liturgischen Gesängen des lutherischen Gottesdienstes, die maßgebend für die evangelische Kirchenmusik des 17.Jh. wurde. Sie umfasst v.a. Lieder, Motetten und Konzerte in den verschiedensten Besetzungen (»Musae Sioniae«, neun Teile, 1605-10). Das Orgelwerk umfasst drei Fantasien über deutsche Psalmlieder Martin Luthers, zwei Variationen über »Nun lob mein Seel den Herren« und sechs Hymnenvariationen. Das einzige weltliche Werk ist »Terpsichore« (1612), eine Sammlung von 312 vier- bis sechsstimmigen Tänzen Pariser Tanzmeister. Zwei Sammelwerke (»Polyhymnia caduceatrix et panegyrica«, 1619, und »Polyhymnia exercitatrix«, 1620) sind dem großen theoretischen Werk des Praetorius zugeordnet, dem »Syntagma musicum« (drei Teile, 1615-20), einem umfassenden Zeugnis der damaligen Musikpraxis und Instrumentenkunde.
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(Gebor'N Ist Gottes Sðhnelein), S.A.B., A Cappella Ad Lib.Editor: Arthur HiltonArranger: Arthur Hilton | Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Theodore Presser
Instrumentation: choir and keyboardProduct number: 352-00465£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 72£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Text: Lukas 2, 29-32Composer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Klaus FischbachMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Language: GermanProduct number: ED 21177 Q22978£1.99available for download immediately -
Canticum SimeonisComposer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 50£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Schott Choral Leaflets
Brand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Product number: CHBL 314Product TypeAs low as £1.99 -
Text und Melodie trad. 1545Editor: Wilfried FischerArranger: Wilfried Fischer | Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SABar)Language: GermanProduct number: ED 21818 Q21869£1.99available for download immediately -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 94£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Chorale ConcertComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Hans Ferdinand RedlichMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Study scoreSeries: Eulenburg Miniature Scores
Brand: Eulenburg
Instrumentation: 5 soloists, choir, strings and basso continuoLanguage: German, EnglishProduct number: ETP 1045£10.50Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
from "Musae Sionae IX, 1611"Composer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Doreen RaoMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Choral Music Experience
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: 2-part treble voices (SS)Language: German, EnglishProduct number: BHI 5402181£2.25Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Media Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Language: GermanProduct number: ED 9885 Q20729£0.99available for download immediately -
Imitatorische Motette (14. Jh.)Composer: Michael PraetoriusEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Schott Choral Leaflets
Brand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: equal voices (SMezA)Product number: CHBL 593Product TypeAs low as £2.99 -
Media Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: for two part choir and piano, alto recorder ad lib.Product number: ED 23688 Q576155£1.99available for download immediately -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 20£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: soprano, alto and tenorProduct number: S 19£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: soprano and tenorProduct number: S 18£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Christmas choralComposer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral score, 8st mixed chiorBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB+SATB)Language: GermanProduct number: MOS 64048£5.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
For Flute and Piano (With Optional 2nd Flute and Percussion)Media Type: Sheet musicEdition: Piano reduction with solo partBrand: Theodore Presser
Instrumentation: 2 flutes, piano and percussionProduct number: 114-41268£26.50Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: KanonLanguage: LatinProduct number: ED 23108 Q556412£0.99available for download immediately -
Make a joyful sound to GodComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Betty BertauxMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Set of parts, flute, clarinet, horn, cello, piano, percussionSeries: Betty Bertaux Choral Series
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: children's choir (SSSAAA) and ensemble, piano (harp) ad libitumLanguage: LatinProduct number: BHI 10547£34.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Make a joyful sound to GodComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Betty BertauxMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Partitur, also choral scoreSeries: Betty Bertaux Choral Series
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: children's choir (SSSAAA) and ensemble, piano (harp) ad libitumLanguage: LatinProduct number: BHI 47862£2.25Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Psalm 65Composer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Doreen RaoMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Choral Music Experience
Brand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: 2- 4-part treble voicesLanguage: LatinProduct number: BHI 5400022£2.25Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Otto BroddeMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Bärenreiter
Language: German, LatinProduct number: BA 4399£7.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Lobet den Herren, alle HeidenComposer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 153£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 200£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 16£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
super chorale melos germanicumComposer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral score, From "Megalynodia Sionia". SATB+SATBBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: mixed choirLanguage: LatinProduct number: MOS 64061£5.50Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 95£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: violin and pianoProduct number: bh815 Q39282£2.99available for download immediately -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: viola and pianoProduct number: bh787 Q39257£2.99available for download immediately -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Howard HarrisonMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Boosey & Hawkes
Instrumentation: flute and pianoProduct number: BH 2000339 Q14163£2.99available for download immediately -
Deutsches MagnificatComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Hans-Juergen HabeltMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral score, soliBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: voices (SSSATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings and basso continuoLanguage: GermanProduct number: MOS 68031-06£5.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Vol. 12 | In dulci jubiloComposer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Edition Peters
Instrumentation: chamber orchestraProduct number: EP6659L£6.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
I/21 | Materialien zur Liturgie und zur kirchlichen und weltlichen Musik (lateinisch). Faksimile der Ausgabe 1614/15£71.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown
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Deutsches MagnificatComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Hans-Juergen HabeltMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Set of string parts, 3,3,2,3Brand: Möseler
Instrumentation: gemischte voices (SSSATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings and basso continuoLanguage: GermanProduct number: MOS 68031-60£18.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Deutsches MagnificatComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Hans-Juergen HabeltMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Basso continuo/CelloBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: gemischte voices (SSSATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings and basso continuoLanguage: GermanProduct number: MOS 68031-11£2.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Deutsches MagnificatComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Hans-Juergen HabeltMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral score, ChoirBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: gemischte voices (SSSATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings and basso continuoLanguage: GermanProduct number: MOS 68031-07£4.50Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Deutsches MagnificatComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Hans-Juergen HabeltMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Möseler
Instrumentation: voices (SSSATB), mixed choir (SATB), strings and basso continuoLanguage: GermanProduct number: MOS 68031£19.99Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Gwilym BeecheySeries: Edition Schott
Brand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: descant recorder and pianoProduct number: ED 12274Product TypeAs low as £6.99 -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: Mixed Choir and OrganProduct number: EA 135£3.50Not in stock, but can be ordered - usually despatched (or ready for collection) within 7 days -
Christmas Carol for S.A.T.B., A CappellaComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Joseph KermanMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Theodore Presser
Product number: 312-40088£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 124£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Zwei Weihnachtskonzerte für 2 Vokal-Chöre oder zwei Bläserchöre (Blech- und/oder Holzbläser) oder Sänger- und BläserchöreComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Manfred GlowatzkiMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Bärenreiter
Product number: BA 6235£6.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Zwei Weihnachtskonzerte für 2 Vokalchöre oder zwei Bläserchöre (Blech- und/oder Holzbläser) oder Sänger- und Bläserchöre. Die Bläserpartitur enthält keine Texte. Zur Aufführung mit SängerchorComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Manfred GlowatzkiMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Bärenreiter
Product number: BA 5438£7.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: PartiturBrand: Doblinger Verlag
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: S 49£2.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Lobet Den Herren - S.A.T.B., A CappellaComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Walter EhretMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Theodore Presser
Product number: 312-41067£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Singt und klingtComposer: Michael PraetoriusEdition: Choral scoreSeries: Schott Choral Music
Brand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB)Product number: C 45591Product TypeAs low as £1.99 -
Sing with JoyComposer: Michael PraetoriusArranger: Patrick M. LiebergenMedia Type: Sheet musicBrand: Carl Fischer Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SATB), piano ad libitumProduct number: CM8297£3.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Singt und klingtMedia Type: E-score PDFBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choir (SSABar)Language: LatinProduct number: ED 22457 Q43192£1.99available for download immediately -
No. 85 From Musae Siniae, Satb., A CappellaComposer: Michael PraetoriusEditor: Fritz RikkoMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Theodore Presser
Instrumentation: choirProduct number: 352-00139£3.95Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown -
Singt und klingt!Composer: Michael PraetoriusMedia Type: Sheet musicEdition: Choral scoreBrand: Schott Music
Instrumentation: mixed choirProduct number: EA 133£3.50Supplier out of stock, delivery time unknown