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Paul Siefert

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Paul Siefert was a German composer and organist born on June 28, 1586. He was active during the early Baroque period and is known for his contributions to sacred music. Siefert studied under Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck in Amsterdam, which influenced his compositional style.

Throughout his career, Siefert held various positions as an organist, including at the Marienkirche in Danzig (now Gdańsk, Poland). He composed primarily vocal and organ music, reflecting the transition from Renaissance to Baroque musical styles. Paul Siefert died on May 6, 1666, at the age of 79.

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