Friedrich Suppig
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Friedrich Suppig was an 18th century music theorist and composer. Practically nothing is known about him or his life, or even if he was in fact a professional composer. He is known for two manuscripts in one of which he discussed theoretical tuning systems:
- Calculus musicus is a treatise on tuning systems: a 19-tone just intonation one and a 31-tone system. According to the research of John Charles Francis, a further tuning system is shown in diagramatic form on the cover sheet.
- Labyrinthus musicus contains a short preface and a musical composition entitled Fantasia, which uses all 24 keys. According to the research of John Charles Francis, a further tuning system is shown in diagramatic form on the cover sheet.
Both manuscripts are dated Dresden, 24 June 1722.
Johann Mattheson mentioned the Labyrinthus music in his Crtitica musica (1722), describing Suppig as an organist in the Dresden suburbs. In 1863, the document was in possession of Louis Kindscher of Cöthen who mentioned the work in the periodical Euterpe (22, 1863). Although, the manuscripts were dedicated to the government of Dresden, the surving documents surfaced in Cöthen in the 19th century. It follows that either they did not become the property of the city of Dresden or that they were returned to Suppig for some reason or else they are copies.
[edit] References and further Reading
- Fredrich Suppig, Labyrinthus musicus, Calculus musicus, facsimile of the manuscripts. Tuning and Temperament Library volume 3, edited by Rudolf Rasch. Diapason Press, 1990.
- [1]Suppig Unveiled
