Andreas Hammerschmidt

Andreas Hammerschmidt
Born1611 or 1612
Brüx, Bohemia
Died(1675-10-29)29 October 1675
Zittau
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Organist

Andreas Hammerschmidt (1611 or 1612 – 29 October 1675) 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. He was nicknamed the "Orpheus of Zittau".

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