He was best known for his vocal works, which included numerous
singspiele, Christmas carols, a setting of the
Te Deum and of the
Miserere, over 30
cantatas,
Cantatas Unlike
Johann Sebastian Bach’s
cantatas, Weyse's cantatas were designed to be played after the service, rather than used as
liturgical music during the service. His Easter Cantata No. 1, , was written in 1836 and its words are based on works by poet
Thomas Thaarup. The work premiered on 22 April in
Trinitatis Church.
Singspiel • '''' (1809) • '''' (1812) • '''' (1816) • '''' (1825) • '''' (1827) • '''' (1836)
Songs •
Julen har bragt velsignet bud (1841) ==References==