Johann Adam Reincken

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Johann Adam Reincken (Reinken, Reinkinck, Reincke, Reinicke, Reinike) (baptized 10 December? 1643 – 24 November 1722) was a Dutch/German organist and composer. He was one of the most important German composers of the 17th century, a friend of Dieterich Buxtehude and a major influence on Johann Sebastian Bach, however, very few works of his survive to this day. Reincken received primary music education in Deventer in 1650–54, from Lucas van Lennick, organist of the Grotekerk (Lebuinuskerk). In 1654 he departed for Hamburg to study under Heinrich Scheidemann, organist of St. Katharine's Church (Katharinenkirche). In 1657 he returned to Deventer and became organist of Bergkerk on March 11; however, after only a year he left for Hamburg again, this time to become Scheidemann's assistant. When the older composer died in 1663, Reincken succeeded him at St. Katharine's. In 1665 he married one of Scheidemann's daughters, and their only child Margaretha-Maria was born three years later. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Reincken: Hortus Musicus Recentibus Aliquot Flosculis (Excerpts)

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Buxtehude: Sonates - Reinken: Hortus Musicus

Reincken: Complete Harpsichord and Organ Music

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Reincken: Hortus musicus

Reincken : Hortus Musicus 1687

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Purcell Quartet, Reincken: Hortus Musicus / Works For Harpsichord

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The 99 Most Essential Renaissance Masterpieces

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Die Historische Aebi-Orgel in Ernen/Schweiz

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Johann Adam Reincken: Toccatas, Partitas & Suites

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Reincken: Complete Harpsichord & Organ Works

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Tunder, F.: Ach, Herr Lass Deine Lieben Engelein / Reincken, J.A.: Suite No. 6 / Baltzar, T.: Airs

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Reincken: Hortus Musicus & Works for Harpsichord

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