Christian Erbach was a highly regarded teacher, attracting both Catholic and Protestant students from many cities, and was likely the most important musician in the Rhineland-Hessian area.
Historical Context
Augsburg, where Christian Erbach worked, became a main gathering spot for music in Germany by the beginning of the 17th century, similar to Venice in Italy.
Composition History
Christian Erbach composed an eight-voice 'Votum Nuptiale' as a wedding present for Count Markus Fugger II, his patron in Augsburg.
Compositional Technique
Christian Erbach's Toccatas, in particular, strongly influenced the organ composition style of Southern Germany due to their virtuoso style.
Composer Biography
Christian Erbach, whose exact birth date is unknown, worked for most of his life as an assistant and then resident organist in Augsburg, Germany.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Christian Erbach's choral works, some written for two choirs, show the influence of the Venetian style and the magnificence of the multi-choral concerted style of the early Baroque era.
Recording & Production
This album features Christian Erbach's complete organ music, recorded on majestic historical Italian organs, some of which are still working and suitable for recording sessions.
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