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Heinrich Baermann

Prussian military musician, clarinet virtuoso and composer (1784–1847)

1784–1847

3 works and musical collections

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Born
1784
Died
1847
Birthplace
Potsdam
Place of death
Munich
Citizenship / historical state
Kingdom of Prussia
Period (estimated from birth year)
Romantic

Biography

Heinrich Joseph Baermann (also spelled Bärmann; 14 February 1784 – 11 June 1847) was a German clarinet virtuoso of the Classical and Romantic eras who is generally considered as being not only an outstanding performer of his time, but highly influential in the creation of several important composers' works for his instrument. He was the father of clarinetist and composer Carl Baermann, Sr. and the grandfather of pianist and composer Carl Baermann, Jr.

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Life and musical career

Occupations
clarinetist; composer; military musician; music arranger
Instruments played
clarinet
Languages used
German
VIAF ID
14957466
ISNI
0000000108725960
GND ID
120367246
Library of Congress ID
n82163646
MusicBrainz ID
373c57ec-7b4f-4f7e-be81-254784b040c3

Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments
Clarinet, Piano, violin
Genres represented
Classical
Source entries with composition dates
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Catalogue

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Works and musical collections with sheet music details
Title Work details Listed instruments Sheet music
Quintet for Clarinet and Strings See work details
  • Clarinet
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Quartet for Clarinet and Strings, Op.18
Catalogue / opus
Op.18
  • violin
  • Clarinet
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Adagio In Db Major
Key in title
D-flat major
  • Piano
Classical
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Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 14957466. Portrait: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.