Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer

Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer was a Baroque composer born around 1656, likely in Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic), and was active mainly in Germany. He served as Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of Baden-Baden, where he composed music for both secular and sacred occasions. Fischer is best known for his keyboard music, especially his collection Musicalischer Parnassus—nine dance suites named after the Muses of classical mythology. These suites are early examples of the French style influencing German keyboard composition and even predate and possibly influenced the keyboard works of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Fischer’s writing showcases elegant counterpoint and expressive melodic lines, and he's often credited with helping introduce the French keyboard style to German composers of his era. Another of his notable contributions is the Ariadne musica, a collection of preludes and fugues in various keys that may have inspired Bach's later Well-Tempered Clavier. Though he might not be a household name today, Fischer's music remains a hidden gem for fans of early Baroque keyboard repertoire.

Genres

Classical

Chamber Music

Baroque

Sacred Music

Latest Release

Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer: Les pièces de clavessin, Op. 2. Suites Nos. 1 - 3

Johann Caspar Ferdinand Fischer

Album - 16 Tracks - Released January 20, 2024