Friedrich Nicolaus Brauns
- To be distinguished from Nicolaus Bruhns (1665, Schwabstedt – 29 March 1697, Husum) a German organist and composer (Friedrich's nephew).
Friedrich Nicolaus Brauns or Bruhns (11 February 1637 – 13 March 1718) was a German composer and music director in Hamburg.
Brauns was born in Lollfuß, Schleswig. In 1682 he succeeded Nicolaus Adam Strungk in charge of the Hamburger Ratsmusik, later also taking on the charge of St. Mary's Cathedral. He died in Hamburg. His Johannes-Passion (1702) and Markus-Passion (1705) were long mistakenly attributed to Reinhard Keiser.
Works
- Johannes-Passion 1702
- Markus-Passion 1705[1]
- 11 solo cantatas
References
- ^ List of recordings
| Persondata |
| Name |
Brauns, Friedrich Nicolaus |
| Alternative names |
Bruhns, Friedrich Nicolaus |
| Short description |
German organist and composer |
| Date of birth |
11 February 1637 |
| Place of birth |
Schleswig |
| Date of death |
13 March 1718 |
| Place of death |
Hamburg |