Johann Caspar Bachofen

Johann Caspar Bachofen (December 26, 1695 – June 23, 1755) was a Swiss music teacher and hymn composer.

In 1718 he became singing-master in the Latin school, and cantor of the Grossmünster church.

In 1742, he succeeded Johann Caspar Albertin as director of the Chorherrn-Gesellschaft.

His hymns were very popular all over Switzerland, and his works give abundant evidence of his diligence and the wide range of his talent.

A Dictionary of Music and Musicians.