Wilhelm Karges
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Wilhelm Karges (1613?-1699) was a German organist and composer.
Life
Karges was likely born around 1613-1614 (maybe in Berlin). In 1643 he was the assistant to Andreas Düben at the German church in Stockholm. In 1645, he was in Königsberg as a player for the Hochzeitsfeierlichkeiten. In 1646 he became the cathedral organist in Berlin, where he remained for 50 years until his death on 27 November, 1699.
Works
Works by Wilhelm Karges can be found in two manuscripts: three pieces marked W. K. in D-B Am.B 340, which was written by an unknown scribe[1], and a choral work and anonymous fugue in D-B Ms. Lynar B 1.
| Source | Title | Incipit | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-B Am.B 340 f.5v | D. Fantasia W. K. d. 13. July 1664. | [2] | ||
| D-B Am.B 340 f.9v | E. Praeludium W. K. quarti Toni. | [2] | ||
| D-B Am.B 340 f.14v | Capricio G. h. W. K. | [2] | ||
| D-B Ms. Lynar B 1 s.26a-b | Allein Gott a 3 Vocum Choral in Bass W. Karges | [2] | ||
| D-B Ms. Lynar B 1 s.27a-b | Per fugas | [2] |
See also
- M. W. C. B. M. - Two pieces in D-B Ms. Lynar B 3 marked with these initials were attributed to Karges.
References
Beckmann, Klaus, Die Norddeutsche Schule. Teil II: Blütezeit und Verfall. Mainz: Schott, 2009. 502-510
