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Composer
Thomas Gabriel
| 1957Thomas Gabriel was born in Essen, where he studied Catholic church music at the Folkwang University. After completing his A and concert exams, he worked as a regional cantor in various German dioceses. Since 1998, he has worked as a regional cantor in the diocese of Mainz for the Offenbach, Rodgau and Seligenstadt deaneries at the Einhard Basilica of St Marcellinus and St Peter in Seligenstadt. He performed extensively as an organist, harpsichordist and pianist. With his formations, the Christ Guys and the Thomas Gabriel Trio, he performs throughout Germany, abroad and in various radio and television productions. Personal details
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Melody composed by
Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck
| 1770-1846Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck, born 1770 in Elgersburg, died 1846 in Darmstadt. Studied 1786 - 1789 in Erfurt with the Bach pupil J. Chr. Kittel. Organist in Giessen, from 1805 in Darmstadt. Rinck was highly esteemed as an outstanding organist and organ teacher. Composed mainly choral and organ music. Personal details
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Songwriter / Librettist
Heinrich August Hoffmann von Fallersleben
| 1798-1874