Heinrich Scheidemann's work remains largely unknown to the general public and is seldom performed, often overshadowed by figures like Johann Sebastian Bach and his teacher Sweelinck.
Composer Biography
Heinrich Scheidemann, the composer, was the son of an organist and received his first musical education from his father.
Composer Biography
Scheidemann studied with Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, a renowned organist, in Amsterdam from 1611 to 1614, and Sweelinck dedicated a canon to him upon his departure.
Compositional Technique
Scheidemann's talent for improvisation led him to write very virtuosic compositions that blend seriousness and exuberance, with the improviser's demeanor evident in every note.
Compositional Technique
Scheidemann's diminutions on motets, including those by 'italianizing' German composers like Hans Leo Hassler, maintain the polyphonic structure of the originals, sometimes reducing six-part motets to four or five for practical reasons.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Scheidemann's work demonstrates a balance of influences from various regions, including Southern Germany, Italy, France, the Netherlands, England, and his master Sweelinck, alongside German liturgical culture.
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