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Johann Hermann Schein
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| In 1616 the German composer and poet Johann Hermann Schein was appointed Thomaskantor in Leipzig, a position later held by Bach.His importance as a composer lies in the use he made of Italian monody and concerted style in Lutheran church music.
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| Schein, primarily a vocal composer, wrote extensively for the church. He wrote a number of madrigals and music suitable for either instruments or voices, again demonstrating Italian influence. H
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