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 as court organist in Dresden.
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Country
GermanyCategory
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1634 to 1666 · aged 32
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