Basilius Petritz (1647-1715) - Die Herrlichkeit des Herrn (1695)

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Composer: Basilius Petritz (1647-1715)
Work: Die Herrlichkeit des Herrn (1695)
Performers: Birtе Kulаwik (soprano); David Erlеr (alto); Hans Jörg Mаmmеl (tenor); Matthiаs Lutzе (bass);
Sаxon Vocal Ensemble; Bаtzdorfеr Hofkapеllе; Mаtthiаs Jung (conductor)

Painting: Benvenuto Tisi (1481-1559) - The Vision of Saint Augustine
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Basilius Petritz
(Großenhain, 20 May 1647 - Dresden, 6 September 1715)

German composer and Kreuzkantor. From 1661 to 1671 he studied music at the Thomas School in Leipzig and later at the University of Leipzig. In 1677 he succeeded Johann Schelle, cantor at the Nikolaikirche in Eilenburg. There he received the influence of Friedrich Wilhelm Zachow and he held this post until he was promoted to Dresden Kreuzkantor in 1694. Since then, no further news were reported of Petritz's tenure. Apparently he was ailing in the last years of his life since his future successor, Johann Zacharias Grundig, was increasingly tooking over his duties. As a composer, he probably wrote several works but only one is currently extant; the christmas cantata 'Die Herrlichkeit des Herrn' (1695). One of Petritz sons was Kantor in St.-Annen-Kirche of Dresden. #ClassicalMusic