Jacobus Nozeman

Jacobus Nozeman (also Noseman; 30 August 1693 10 October 1745) was a Dutch baroque composer, organist and violinist.

Engraving of Nozeman by C. F. Fritzsch

Biography

Nozeman was born in Hamburg to Johannes Nozeman, a travelling actor, and Anna Rijndorp. He grew up in Den Haag and Leiden before moving to Amsterdam around 1710.[1] In 1719, he was appointed first organist at the Remonstrant church in Amsterdam, a position he held until his death.[2]

His son, Cornelius Nozeman, was a theologian and a naturalist.

Music

Nozeman's surviving works include two collections of six violin sonatas and a collection of lieder. A collection of harpsichord pieces and another collection of violin sonatas are lost.[1]

References

  1. Rasch, Rudolf A. (2002). "Nozeman [Noseman], Jacob". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
  2. Schönau, Jan G. (1933). "Jacob Nozeman". Haerlem jaarboek 1933. pp. 64–69.
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