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Jean-Philippe Rameau
Composer and music theorist Date of Birth: 24.09.1683 Country: France |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Move to Paris and Later Career
- Theoretical Writings
- Musical Creations
- Operatic Innovations
- Orchestral Color and Dance
- Death and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Jean-Philippe Rameau was born on September 24, 1683, in Dijon, France.
From 1702 to 1706 and again from 1716 to 1723, he served as organist at Clermont-Ferrand Cathedral. In 1706, he moved to Paris and Lyon, where he worked on musical projects.
Move to Paris and Later Career
In 1723, Rameau settled permanently in Paris.
He served as organist at the Jesuit college and later at the Church of Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie until 1740. Throughout his career, Rameau received patronage from the wealthy music enthusiast Alexandre de la Poplinière.
Theoretical Writings
Rameau wrote extensively on music theory and acoustics.
His books and articles, including his treatise "Treatise on Ha