Christian Ludwig Boxberg
Christian Ludwig Boxberg (Sondershausen 24 April 1670 - Görlitz 1 December 1729) was a German composer and organist.[1]
From 1692-1700 Boxberg was active as an opera composer with his operas being performed Leipzig, Wolfenbüttel, Kassel und Ansbach. From 1702-1729 he was Kapellmeister at the Church of St. Peter und Paul in Görlitz.
Works
Operas:
- Orion
- Die verschwiegene Treue
- Sardanapalus[2]
Cantatas:
- Herr, tue meine Lippen auf
- Machet die Tore weit
Recordings
References
- ^ Søren Sørensen: Boxberg, Christian Ludwig. In: Friedrich Blume (Hrsg.): Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. Band 15, Bärenreiter, Kassel [et al.] 1973
- ^ Hans Mersmans: Christian Ludwig Boxberg und seine Oper „Sardanapalus“
| Persondata |
| Name |
Boxberg, Christian Ludwig |
| Alternative names |
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| Short description |
German composer |
| Date of birth |
24 April 1670 |
| Place of birth |
Sondershausen |
| Date of death |
1 December 1729 |
| Place of death |
Görlitz |