Biography
Johann Groh (also: Ghro, Gro, Groe, Grohe, Gron, Gross ) (* around 1575 in Dresden (?); † 1627 (?) In Weesenstein (?)) Was a German organist and composer .
He probably received his training at the Princely School of St. Afra in Meißen , where he worked as an organist between 1604 and 1613, possibly until 1621. After that, he entered the service of Prince Bünau in Weesenstein .
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In his compositional work Johann Groh was strongly influenced by Hans Leo Haßler , whose work he probably got to know through his teacher Rogier Michael. He created 36 intrades and 30 pavans and gaillards , each with five voices, as well as other works that were published in compilations.
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