Photo of Michael Praetorius
Wikimedia Commons

Michael Praetorius

1571–1621

1 series 2 books in order 1 standalone book

Michael Praetorius (1571-1621) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist. One of the most versatile composers of his age, he was particularly significant in the development of musical forms based on Protestant hymns. He is credited with Syntagma Musicum II, published in the Early Music Series. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

Born
1571
Known for
Early Music Series

Series by Michael Praetorius

Early Music Series

1 book in order

  1. Cover of De organographia

    De organographia

    Year unknown · Michael Praetorius

    Read more →
    Buy on Amazon

Standalone books

Frequently asked questions

How many books has Michael Praetorius written?

We list 2 books by Michael Praetorius across 1 series, published in 1614 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Michael Praetorius's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “De organographia.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Michael Praetorius's books?

Every title links to Amazon from its series page — see our affiliate disclosure in the footer for how that supports the site.

Bibliography and reading orders compiled from verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.