Classical · German
Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck
1770 to 1846
German Classical
Repertoire in dialogue
A pupil of Johann Christian Kittel, himself a disciple of Bach, Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck was town organist of Giessen from 1790, then from 1805 cantor and organist of the Stadtkirche in Darmstadt and organist to the Hessian court. His six-volume "Praktische Orgelschule" op. 55 was one of the most widely used organ methods of the nineteenth century.
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
6 works, 5 of them available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Flagship work
Praktische Orgelschule, op. 55
Op. 55 · Collection
Classical style (Germany)
Concerto pour orgue en fa majeur « Concerto pour flûte » (Praktische Orgelschule)
Op. 55 · Concerto
Classical style (Germany)
Concertstück, op. 33
Op. 33 · Piece
Classical style (Germany)
Quarante petits préludes faciles, avec ou sans pédale, op. 37
Op. 37 · Prelude · Early edition
Classical style (Germany)
This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.
The sources
Digitised collections
Early editions and manuscripts containing works by this composer, digitised by libraries and available in full.
Vierzig kleine, leichte und vermischte Orgelpräludien mit und ohne Pedal zu spielen, 37tes Werk
Offenbach, J. André, [c. 1800-1820]
Copy: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music Library, via Internet Archive
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