Composer

Michael Praetorius

German composer, organist, and music theorist

1571–1621

485 works in the index

Born: 1571
Died: 1621
Birthplace: Creuzburg
Citizenship / historical state: Brunswick-Lüneburg
Period (estimated from birth year): Baroque

Biography

Michael Praetorius — German composer, organist, and music theorist. Michael Praetorius was born in 1571 in Creuzburg. The recorded year of death is 1621. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as Brunswick-Lüneburg.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments: Choir, Recorder, violin, Voice, Cello
Genres represented: Classical, Latin, Christmas, pop, Pop
Works with composition dates: 1 of 485

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 11

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Courante (L)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Choir, Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba, Recorder, Viola	Classical	22
Es ist ein Ros entsprungen	—	—	—	Piano, Harp, Guitar, Flute, Tenor, Choir, Tuba, Alto, A Cappella, Tenor Saxophone	Rock, Classical, Pop, Christmas	35
In dulci jubilo	—	—	—	Flute, Choir	Classical	16
22. Volte (CCXXVII)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	16
[Courante:] La Rosette (CIX)	—	—	—	Piano, Cello, Flute, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	11
12. Ballet (CCLXIV)	—	—	—	Piano, Guitar, Cello, Flute, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	9
Gott dem Vater	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	10
Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Ehr, Op. 5 no. 19 - G-Dur/G major Performed by Michael Praetorius	—	Op. 5 no. 19	—	Choir	Classical	9
Courante de la Royne (LI)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Choir, Recorder, Viola	Classical	4
Bransle Double	—	—	—	Organ, Guitar, Voice, Mandolin	Classical	4
Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ, Op. 7 no. 51 Performed by Michael Praetorius	—	Op. 7 no. 51	—	Choir	Classical	8
[Courante:] La Moresque (CVIII)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	6
In dulci jubilio	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical	6
Ich steh an deiner Krippen hier - G-Dur/G major Performed by Michael Praetorius	—	—	—	—	Classical	7
Kommt her zu mir, Op. 9 no. 120 - g-Moll/G minor	—	Op. 9 no. 120	—	Choir	Classical	7
Nun danket alle Gott - Es-Dur/Eb major Performed by Michael Praetorius	—	—	—	—	Classical	7
Wir wollen alle frohlich sein - F-Dur/F major	—	—	—	—	Classical	7
Lo, How a Rose	—	—	—	Recorder	Classical	7
Dances from 'Terpsichore': 4 - Courante 1	—	—	—	Flute, Oboe, violin, Recorder	Classical	8
A Song of Glad Tidings	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	7
Allemande	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	6
[Courante:] La Mouline (XLI)	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	7
[Courante:] La Durette (CIII)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	7
The Holly And The Ivy (first tune)	—	—	—	Recorder	—	5
In Dulci Jublio	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	5
In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr, Op. 8 no. 94	—	Op. 8 no. 94	—	Choir	Classical	7
Verleih uns Frieden gnadiglich	—	—	—	—	Classical	5
O Gott, du hochster Gnadenhort, Op. 9 no. 108 - C-Dur/C major	—	Op. 9 no. 108	—	Choir	Classical	6
Mitten wir im Leben sind - C-Dur/C major	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	5
31. Gaillarde	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	5
9. Volte CCXLII)	—	—	—	Recorder	Classical	6
28. Ballet - SATB	—	—	—	Recorder	Classical	6
Babylon	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Wachet Auf, Ruft Uns Die Stimme	—	—	—	—	Classical	7
Nun Lob, Mein Seel, Den Herren	—	—	—	—	Classical	6
Kommt Her Zu Mir, Spricht Gottes Sohn	—	—	—	—	Classical	7
Liedsatz	—	—	—	Organ, Cello, Flute, Oboe, violin, Bassoon, Choir, Recorder, Viola	Classical	5
Bransle double de Poictou 1	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	6
Bransle de Villages 4	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	5
Bransle de Villages 5	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	5
Bransle de Villages 6	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	5
La Robine (XXIII)	—	—	—	Choir, Recorder	Classical	4
Enatus Est Emmanuel	—	—	—	A Cappella	Classical	5
Psallite	—	—	—	A Cappella	Classical	5
Philou (XXII)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	5
La Canarie (XXXI)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	4
4. Courante de Perichou (CLXXIV)	—	—	—	Cello, violin, Recorder, Viola	Classical	6
The Snow Lay on the Ground	—	—	—	Recorder	—	5

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 61732864. Portrait: 1606, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.