!!!Froberger, Johann Jakob

Froberger, Johann Jakob, b. Stuttgart (Germany), May 18, 1616, 
d. Hericourt Palace (France), May 6 (or 7), 1667, composer, 
organist and harpsichordist, pupil of G. Frescobaldi and G. Carissimi, 
court organist in Vienna (1637, 1641-1645 and 1653-1658); his music 
had a lasting effect on Viennese piano and organ music until the 
middle of the 18th century (G.  Muffat). He is known as an important 
exponent of Italian (toccatas, ricercari) and French music (suites).

!Works
Esp. compositions for keyboard instruments: 6 prints with 
toccatas, ricercari and suites (1639-1658), numerous manuscripts. - 
Edition in: Denkmaeler der Tonkunst in Oe., 3 vols. (IV/1, VI/2, 
X/2), 1897-1903.

!Literature
H. Siedentopf, J. J. F., 1977.



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