Johannes Galliculus (Alectorius, Hähnel, Hennel; c. 1490 in Dresden – c. 1550 in Leipzig) was a German music theorist and composer.
He was active ca. 1520 in Leipzig. He was the cantor of the Thomanerchor from 1520 to 1525.
Works Editions: Johannes Galliculus: Gesamtausgabe der Werke, ed. A.A. Moorefield, Gesamtausgaben, viii (Brooklyn, NY, 1975–)
Passio Domino nostri Jesu Christi, 4vv, 1538 Mass Christ ist erstanden 4vv, 1539 Aliud officium Paschale, 4vv, 1539 Proprium mass for Christmas, 4vv, 1545 Magnificat quarti toni, 4vv, Magnificat quinti toni, 4vv Magnificat septimi toni, 4vv Motets, 4vv: Apparuit benignitas, 4vv Ave vivens, hostie Cavete a scribis Christus resurgens Duo homines ascenderunt Immunem semper In cathedra Moysi In natali Non ex operibus Venite post me Psalm. Quare fremuerunt gentes, 4vv
Doubtful works Enlive psallant; Joseph, lieber Joseph, mein
Theorical works Isagoge de compositione cantus
References
Further reading Victor H. Mattfeld article in: New Grove Dictionary of Music. Heinz von Loesch article in: Die Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart. Online article on www.bach-cantatas.com A.A. Moorefield: An Introduction to Johannes Galliculus (Brooklyn, 1969)
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