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Johann Adam Reincken

German composer and organist

Died when: 78 years 349 days (947 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Johann Adam Reincken

Johann Adam Reincken (also Jan Adams, Jean Adam, 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 composers of the 17th century, a friend of Dieterich Buxtehude and a major influence on Johann Sebastian Bach; however, very few of his works survive to this day.


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