Adam Krieger
Born: 7th January 1634, Drezdenko, Poland
Died: 30th June 1666, Dresden, Germany
Nationality: German
For Nuremberg-born composers of the late 17th century, see Johann Krieger and Johann Philipp Krieger.
Adam Krieger was a German composer. Born in Driesen, Neumark, he studied organ with Samuel Scheidt in Halle. He succeeded Johann Rosenmüller as organist at Leipzig's Nikolaikirche (1655–57) and founded the city's Collegium Musicum before settling for the rest of his career in Dresden.
Krieger composed and versified numerous songs. His fame rests on his pioneering role in the development of the solo Lied.
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