Johann Valentin Rathgeber Missa Fac bonum

First music lessons from his father; studied theology in Würzburg, first position as tutor and organist at the Juliusspital in Würzburg; in 1707 musician and valet to the abbot of Banz monastery, joined the Benedictine order; worked as organist, choirmaster and preacher. From 1729 to 1738, he undertook a study trip through Germany, Austria and Switzerland for musical research, which was not authorised by the abbot; after his return, he was imprisoned in the monastery prison, then renewed his vows and re-admitted to the order. Rathgeber created numerous sacred vocal works and works for keyboard instruments. Personal details

Unterrichtstätigkeit an verschiedenen Schulen, an der Pädagogischen Akademie der Diözese Linz, am Mozarteum in Salzburg und am Brucknerkonservatorium in Linz, Kirchenmusiker in der Kirche der Barmherzigen Brüder in Linz Personal details