(b Zürich, 26 Dec 1695; d there, 23 June 1755). Swiss composer and teacher. Trained in theology, he taught singing in Zürich and from 1739 was Kapellmeister at the German School. In 1742 he became Kantor at the Grossmünster and director of the chapter house collegium musicum. He wrote cantatas, a Passion and numerous sacred songs, mostly for three voices and organ; the collection Musicalisches Hallelujah (1727) long remained popular.

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