Heinrich Scheidemann

Scheidemann was instrumental in establishing the north German organ school. He was a student of Sweelinck in Amsterdam from 1611-1614 later succeeding his father as organist of the Catharinenkirche in Hamburg (c.1625-1629). He served in this position until his own death. Among Scheidemann's compositions are collaborations with Thomas Selle, Praetorius, and Weckmann. He himself helped to increase ...more