Leonhard Lechner

Leonhard Lechner
Bornc. 1553
South Tyrol
Died9 September 1606 (aged 52–53)
Stuttgart
Other names
  • Leonard Lechner
  • Leonhard Lechner Athesinus
Occupations

Leonhard Lechner (also Leonard, c. 1553 – 9 September 1606) was a German composer, kapellmeister, tenor and music editor who was taught by Orlando de Lassus. He added Athesinus to his signature, referring to his origin in today's South Tyrol. His last positions were at the court of court of Stuttgart. He is regarded as a "leading German composer of choral music in the later 16th century".[1] While many of his works are lost, a Passion, many expressive songs, and a song cycle are extant. The complete works were published by Bärenreiter in 14 volumes.

  1. ^ Ameln, Konrad. "Lechner, Leonhard [Lechnerus, Leonardus Athesinus]". Grove Music Online. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.16220. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0. Retrieved 3 September 2020.