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Johannes Wanning
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John Wanning (also Wanningus, Wannigk, Wannicke or Nick Wang) (Kampen , 1537 - Danzig , 23 October 1603) was a Dutch composer, choirmaster and singer primarily active in the Baltic region. It is not known where and by whom Wanning music followed. In 1560 he enrolled as a student at the University of Konigsberg . Here he was, until 1567, Altus connected to the music chapel of Duke Albrecht of Prussia . In 1569 he became Kapellmeister of the board chapel, the "urban orchestra of Danzig, which occurred especially during church services in the Marienkirche. He held that position until 1599 when he could no longer work because of illness. He was succeeded by Nicolaus Zangius, who stood by him since 1593. Approximately one hundred works of Wanning are preserved in print. In addition, also have several manuscripts withstood the test of time. He mainly wrote polyphonic sacred music for use in church services, including a complete set of motets for all Sundays of the year, the Sentences. Both bundles Sacrae Cantiones are especially written for religious holidays. John Wanning is included in the "hall of fame" of composers on the hall wall and the balcony of the Great Hall of the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.