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
Deze 'Orpheus van Amsterdam' was de grootste Nederlandse componist van zijn tijd. Zijn grandioze oeuvre bestaat uit chansons, madrigalen, canons, motetten, zettingen van alle psalmen en klaviermuziek. Hij was een baanbrekend organist, klavecinist en improvisator. Zijn orgelspel lokte liefhebbers uit alle windstreken naar Amsterdam.
This 'Orpheus of Amsterdam' was the greatest Dutch composer of his time. His grandiose oeuvre consists of chansons, madrigals, canons, motets, psalm settings and clavier music. He was a groundbreaking organist, harpsichordist and improviser. His organ playing lured fans from all over the world to Amsterdam.
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. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1621.
Location. 52° 21.244′ N, 4° 53.962′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jan Steen (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Verzet / Resistance: February 19, 1941 (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Govert Flinck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); a different marker also named Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sarphatipark (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Lutma (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Samuel Sarphati (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Jan van der Heyden (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Also see . . . 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 13, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 17, 2023
2. Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
