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Also Known As Henricus Sagittarius
Born October 8, 1585 • Germany
Died November 6, 1672 (aged 87) • Dresden • Germany
Notable Works “Christmas Oratorio” • “Dafne” • “Easter Oratorio” • “Musikalische Exequien” • “Symphoniae sacrae”
Movement / Style Baroque music • concertato style

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