Jacobus Nozeman Explained

Jacobus Nozeman (also Noseman; 30 August 1693 10 October 1745) was a Dutch baroque composer, organist and violinist.

Biography

Nozeman was born in Hamburg to Johannes Nozeman, a travelling actor, and Anna Rijndorp. He grew up in Den Haag and Leiden before moving to Amsterdam around 1710.[1] In 1719, he was appointed first organist at the Remonstrant church in Amsterdam, a position he held until his death.[2]

His son, Cornelius Nozeman, was a theologian and a naturalist.

Music

Nozeman's surviving works include two collections of six violin sonatas and a collection of lieder. A collection of harpsichord pieces and another collection of violin sonatas are lost.

Notes and References

  1. Rasch . Rudolf A. . 2002 . Nozeman [Noseman], Jacob ]. subscription.
  2. Book: Schönau . Jan G. . Haerlem jaarboek 1933 . 1933 . 64–69 . Jacob Nozeman.