Johann Theile's lyrics & chords

Johann Theile (July 29, 1646 – June 24, 1724) was a German composer of the Baroque era, famous for the opera Der erschaffene, gefallene und aufgerichtete Mensch, first performed in Hamburg on January 2, 1678. After studying Law in Leipzig and Halle, Theile took instruction in composition in Weißenfels. His teacher there was the great Heinrich Schütz, the most prominent German composer of the 17th century. Theile is believed to have been one of his last pupils, and is considered one of the most gifted among them. Between 1673 and 1675 he h...read more