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Georg Böhm
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Georg Böhm (2 September 1661 Hohenkirchen, Thuringia – 18 May 1733) was a German Baroque organist and composer. He is notable for his development of the chorale partita and for his influence on the young J. S. Bach. Böhm is mainly known for his compositions for the flute, pipe organ and harpsicho… read more -
Andrea Falconieri
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Andrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma fr… read moreAndrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma from 1604 until 1614, and later moved to Rome, and then back to his native Naples, where in 1647 he … read moreAndrea Falconieri (1585 or 1586 – 1656), also known as Falconiero, was an Italian composer and lutenist from Naples. He resided in Parma from 1604 until 1614, and later moved to Rome, and then back to his native Naples, where in 1647 he became meastro di cappella at the royal chapel. View wiki -
Johann Kuhnau
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Johann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Jo… read moreJohann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Johann Sebastian Bach as cantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. There Kuhnau taug… read moreJohann Kuhnau (April 6, 1660 – June 5, 1722) was a German composer, organist and harpsichordist. Kuhnau was born in Geising. He preceded Johann Sebastian Bach as cantor of the Thomaskirche (St Thomas Church) in Leipzig. There Kuhnau taught Johann David Heinichen and Christoph Graupner, both of wh… read more -
Robert de Visée
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Robert de Visée (c.1650 - 1725) was a lutenist, guitarist, theorbist and viol player at the court of Louis the XIV, as well as a singer, an… read moreRobert de Visée (c.1650 - 1725) was a lutenist, guitarist, theorbist and viol player at the court of Louis the XIV, as well as a singer, and composer for lute, theorbo and guitar. Robert de Visée's origin is unknown, although a Port… read moreRobert de Visée (c.1650 - 1725) was a lutenist, guitarist, theorbist and viol player at the court of Louis the XIV, as well as a singer, and composer for lute, theorbo and guitar. Robert de Visée's origin is unknown, although a Portuguese origin of his surname had been suggested. He was like… read more -
Biagio Marini
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Biagio Marini (1594-1663) was an Italian virtuoso violinist and composer. Marini was born on 5th February 1594 in Brescia. His works were p… read moreBiagio Marini (1594-1663) was an Italian virtuoso violinist and composer. Marini was born on 5th February 1594 in Brescia. His works were printed and influential throughout the European musical world. He travelled throughout his life, an… read moreBiagio Marini (1594-1663) was an Italian virtuoso violinist and composer. Marini was born on 5th February 1594 in Brescia. His works were printed and influential throughout the European musical world. He travelled throughout his life, and occupied posts in Brussels, over thirty years in Neuburg a… read more -
Charles Avison
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Charles Avison (1709–1770) was an English organist and composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He is best remembered for his Tw… read moreCharles Avison (1709–1770) was an English organist and composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He is best remembered for his Twelve Concerti Grossi, op. 6, after Scarlatti and his Essay on Musical Expression, the first music … read moreCharles Avison (1709–1770) was an English organist and composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He is best remembered for his Twelve Concerti Grossi, op. 6, after Scarlatti and his Essay on Musical Expression, the first music criticism published in English. Little is known of Avison… read more -
Jean-Féry Rebel
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Jean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747) was an innovative French Baroque composer and violinist. Rebel (pronounced re-BEL) was a student of the great c… read moreJean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747) was an innovative French Baroque composer and violinist. Rebel (pronounced re-BEL) was a student of the great composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. By 1699 Rebel had become first violinist of the Académie royale de mu… read moreJean-Féry Rebel (1666-1747) was an innovative French Baroque composer and violinist. Rebel (pronounced re-BEL) was a student of the great composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. By 1699 Rebel had become first violinist of the Académie royale de musique (Royal Academy of Music) and at the Opéra. Rebel went … read more -
Nicola Matteis
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Nicola Matteis (Matheis) (fl. c. 1670–c. 1698) was an Italian-born violinist and composer in the Baroque tradition.. Born in Naples, nothin… read moreNicola Matteis (Matheis) (fl. c. 1670–c. 1698) was an Italian-born violinist and composer in the Baroque tradition.. Born in Naples, nothing is known of Matteis' early life. He moved to London in the early 1670s, and had a merchant … read moreNicola Matteis (Matheis) (fl. c. 1670–c. 1698) was an Italian-born violinist and composer in the Baroque tradition.. Born in Naples, nothing is known of Matteis' early life. He moved to London in the early 1670s, and had a merchant as a sponsor, who schooled him in the ways of currying favou… read more -
Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe
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Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe (c.1640-1690) was a celebrated French composer and player of the viol. He is most likely the same person as Jean de Sainte-Colombe, and father to Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe le fils. He is known only through a h… read moreMonsieur de Sainte-Colombe (c.1640-1690) was a celebrated French composer and player of the viol. He is most likely the same person as Jean de Sainte-Colombe, and father to Monsieur de Sainte-Colombe le fils. He is known only through a handful of contemporary references, one of which attributes t… read more