About Johann Caspar Bachofen
Johann Caspar Bachofen (December 26, 1695 – June 23, 1755) was a Swiss music teacher and hymn composer. He was born in Zurich. In 1718 he became singing-master in the Latin school, and cantor of the Grossmünster church. In 1742, he succeeded Johann Caspar Albertin as director of the Chorherrn-Gesellschaft. He died at Zurich, 1755. His hymns were very popular all over Switzerland, and his works give abundant evidence of his diligence and the wide range of his talent. His publications include:
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Irdisches Vergnügen in Gott: Da jeder Halm auf Gott
Irdisches Vergnügen in Gott: Das allerhöchste Laub fällt ab
Irdisches Vergnügen in Gott: So lass auch meinen Geist im Herbste meiner Zeit
Irdisches Vergnügen in Gott: Dem Gott, der alles liebet
Scheherazade, Op.35: I. The Sea and Sinbad's Ship
Scheherazade, Op.35: II. The Story of the Kalendar Prince
Viele verachten die edele Musik
Scheherazade, Op.35: III. The Young Prince and the Young Princess
Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
Scheherazade, Op.35: IV. The Festival at Baghdad
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