Johann Rosenmüller

Johann Rosenmüller (also: Giovanni Rosenmiller) (*1619 in Oelsnitz, Saxony – ✝September 10, 1684 in Wolfenbüttel, Saxony) was a German Baroque composer, who played a part in transmitting Italian musical styles to the north. He studied at the University of Leipzig, graduating in 1640. He served as organist of the Nikolaikirche Leipzig from 1651, and had been assured of advancement to cantor. He became director of musi…