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Caspar Kittel

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Caspar Kittel (1603 in Lauenstein–October 9, 1639 in Dresden) was a German Baroque theorbist and composer at the Dresden Hofkapelle. He was a pupil, then colleague of Heinrich Schütz, and preceded Schütz on the Kapellmeister's second sojourn in Italy from 1624.[1] His brother was Christoph Kittel. His music was heavily influenced by the poetry of Martin Opitz.[2]

Works, editions and recordings

  • Arien und Kantaten, Dresden, 1648[2]

References

  1. ^ Companion to Baroque Music - Page 199 Julie Anne Sadie Kittel, Caspar (1603-39). Theorbist, composer and lifelong servant of the Dresden Hofkapelle, who was associated with Heinrich Schütz as both pupil and colleague. He was sent to Italy in 1624, where he was joined by Schütz.
  2. ^ a b Barker, John (November–December 2000). "Kittel: Arias & Cantatas". American Record Guide. 63 Issue 6: 165.