De Pijp in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
1. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Marker
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621)
Een van de belangrijkste Nederlandse componisten van zijn tijd. Volgens de dichter Vondel speelde hij 'een goddelijcke galm in aller Englen oor'. Was als stadsorganist van de Oude Kerk beroemd om zijn orgel- en klavecimbelspel en tot ver over de landsgrenzen een populair muziekpedagoog.
One of the most important Dutch composers of his time. According to the poet Vondel, he played a divine reverberation in all the angels' ears. As city organist of the Oude Kerk, he was famous for his organ and harpsichord playing and was a popular music educator far beyond the national borders.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list.
Location. 52° 21.398′ N, 4° 53.841′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in De Pijp. It is at the intersection of Eerste Sweelinckstraat and Albert Cuypstraat,
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacob van Campen (within shouting distance of this marker); Govert Flinck (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Taartpunten Gerard Doustraat (Gerard Doustraat Cake Wedges) (about 150 meters away); Jan Steen (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wilhelmina Catharinaschool (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bartholomeus van der Helst (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Franηois and Pierre Hemony (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Related marker.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
2. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Marker - wide view
Also see . . .
1. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (Wikipedia).
Overview: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (April or May, 1562 16 October 1621) was a Dutch composer, organist, and pedagogue whose work straddled the end of the Renaissance and beginning of the Baroque eras. He was among the first major keyboard composers of Europe, and his work as a teacher helped establish the north German organ tradition.(Submitted on July 8, 2023.)
2. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck - Fantasia Cromatica (YouTube, 7 mins.). - Composer: Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (April/May 1562 -- 16 October 1621)
- Performer: Helmut Walcha
- Year of recording: 1977 (On the Schnitger organ at Cappel, Germany)
Fantasia Cromatica in D minor/dorian, SwWV 258.
Sweelinck was called the "Orpheus of Amsterdam", he spent almost all of his long and productive musical life, a 44-year career, playing the organ and harpsichord for Amsterdam's Oude Kerk. In Reformed Amsterdam the organs were the property of the town, so he was a civic employee, with duties to play twice every day, an hour's concert in the
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
3. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 8, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
