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Composer

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1722

Death

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1798

 

Johann Georg Lang was a German composer and musician who lived during the Baroque period. He was born on August 28, 1721, in the town of Pressath, in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria. His father, Johann Lang, was a musician and organist, and it was under his guidance that Johann Georg began his musical education. Johann Georg Lang showed an early aptitude for music, and by the age of 10, he was already playing the organ in his father's church. He continued his studies in music, and by the age of 18, he had become an accomplished organist and composer. In 1740, Johann Georg Lang was appointed as the court organist in the town of Ansbach, where he remained for the rest of his life. During his time in Ansbach, he composed a large number of works, including cantatas, oratorios, and instrumental music. One of Johann Georg Lang's most famous works is his oratorio "Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu" (The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus), which was first performed in 1756. The oratorio is a large-scale work for choir, soloists, and orchestra, and it tells the story of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. The work is notable for its dramatic and expressive music, which reflects the emotional intensity of the story. Another notable work by Johann Georg Lang is his cantata "Der Tod Jesu" (The Death of Jesus), which was first performed in 1755. The cantata is a setting of a text by Karl Wilhelm Ramler, and it tells the story of the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. The work is notable for its beautiful melodies and expressive harmonies, which convey the emotional depth of the story. Johann Georg Lang also composed a large number of instrumental works, including sonatas, concertos, and chamber music. One of his most famous instrumental works is his Sonata in D major for flute and harpsichord, which was first published in 1757. The sonata is a beautiful and expressive work, with a lyrical flute melody and a lively harpsichord accompaniment. Throughout his career, Johann Georg Lang was known for his skill as a composer and his dedication to his craft. He was a prolific composer, and his works were widely performed and admired during his lifetime. Today, his music is still performed and studied by musicians and music lovers around the world, and he is remembered as one of the great composers of the Baroque period.

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