Johann Ludwig Steiner (1688 – 1761)

Johann Ludwig Steiner (1688 – 1761) was a Swiss music teacher and composer, born in Zurich where he spent all of his life.

He was part of a dynasty of Zurich city trumpeters that were active between 1617 and 1803. Born in Zurich he spent his whole life in this city.

As a teenager, he received lessons in violin and cello and composition.

His compositions are mainly spiritual works. In 1723 and 1735 he published two volumes of a hymn book with more than 500 songs, and he composed numerous spiritual arias and songs. His “Musical-Italian Aria-Crantz” from 1724 occupies a special position. With this collection of sacred arias by contemporary composers, Steiner first made solo singing in Italian known in Switzerland.

• God Whose Farm Is All Creation (Gott Will’s Machen – 3 Verses) – Organ
  God Whose Farm Is All Creation Lyrics We regret that we are unable to publish the lyrics to this hymn at the moment, as they are still in copyright. Meter: 87 97. Lyrics by John Arlott (1914 – 1991). Copyright The Estate of the late L.T.J Arlott.  Gott Will’s Machen ~ Recording Tune: Gott Will’s Machen composed by ...