Thomas Selle

It isn’t certain but indicated from the writings of Selle that he studied with Calvisius in Leipzig. He was definitively affected by the functions of Schein. Selle kept positions at Hiede (Kantor), Wesselburen (rector) and Itzehoe (Kantor). His last placement was as Kantor for Johanneum, in Hamburg so that as the movie director of music for the town. Selle was a prolific vocal author of both sacred and secular music the main composition becoming his “St. John Enthusiasm,” 1641. It had been the first Enthusiasm that included instrumental interludes. Selle is well known for his curiosity and efforts at incorporating current forms and designs in his compositions. Both his concertos for the chapel and his passions contain liquid and malleable music. He also comprehended the transfer of variance in scorings and sonority. Although he’s not regarded as an hallmark composer, Selle also comprehended the need for well toned chorale themes.