Johann Melchior Gletle (1626-1683) - Litaniae Lauretanae (1681)

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Composer: Johann Melchior Gletle (1626-1683)
Work: Litaniae Lauretanae aus 'EXPEDITIONIS MVSICÆ | CLASSIS V. | LITANIÆ | B. V. LAVRETANÆ. | Plerumque | à V. Vocibus Concertantibus necessariis; | cum V. Instrumentis Concertantibus ad libitum, | & V. Ripienis, seu Pleno Choro. ... OPVS VI' (1681)
Performers: Musica Fiοrita; Daniela Dοlci (conductor)

Painting: Claude Deruet (1588-1660) - Raub der Sabinerinnen (c.1650)
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Johann (Johannes, Ioannes) Melchior (Melchiore) Gletle [Glettle]
(Bremgarten, 1626 - Augsburg, 6 September 1683)

Swiss composer and organist. Almost nothing is known about his life. In 1651 he was appointed organist of Augsburg Cathedral and from 1654, Kapellmeister at the same Cathedral. He held both positions until his death. After 1670 his poor health greatly restricted his activities. As a composer, 219 compositions are extant. All the sacred music is in the Italian-influenced concertato style common to Austria, southern Germany and Switzerland in the 17th century. In both the secular and sacred works the melodies are songlike, revealing both Italian and folk influences. His son Johann Baptist Gletle (1652-1699) was also organist and composer.