Camerloher, Placidus von 08/09/1718 - 07/21/1782

Placidus von Camerloher (1718-1782) was one of the most significant instrumental composers of his time. He was raised in the knightly academy in Ettal (Upper Bavaria, modern-day Germany). He studied theology and took his priestly vows in Freising in 1744.



In Munich he completed his musical studies and became kapellmeister at the prince-bishop's court in Freising. In 1748 he became canon at the St. Veit monastery near Freising, which he exchanged in 1753 for a canonry at the St. Andreas monastery in Freising. At the same time he was chamber music director in Lüttich, since Prince-Bishop Johann Theodor of Freising took over the diocese of Lüttich in 1744. Von Camerloher accompanied the prince-bishop on his numerous journeys.