Adam Gumpeltzhaimer
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Adam Gumpeltzhaimer was a Bavarian composer
and music theorist. Born in Trostberg
, he studied music with the monk Jodocus Enzmüller. In 1581 he became cantor
at the Augsberg Cathedral; a post he maintained until his death there in 1625. He is best known for his compositions of sacred music.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and music theorist. Born in Trostberg
Trostberg
Trostberg is a town in the district of Traunstein, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated on the river Alz, 19 km northwest of Traunstein.-History:During World War II, a subcamp of Dachau concentration camp was located in the town....
, he studied music with the monk Jodocus Enzmüller. In 1581 he became cantor
Cantor (church)
A cantor is the chief singer employed in a church with responsibilities for the ecclesiastical choir; also called the precentor....
at the Augsberg Cathedral; a post he maintained until his death there in 1625. He is best known for his compositions of sacred music.