Unusually for his time, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier published his compositions without the support of a patron, relying on his skills and business acumen.
Composition History
Jean-Féry Rebel's Les Caractères de la Danse was written for the famous ballerina Françoise de Prévost, who introduced dramatic dance to the French court.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, a composer on this album, admired both the French way of composing and the newly fashionable Italian style.
Composer Biography
Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, one of the composers featured, was expected to take over his father's confectionery business but instead pursued a career in music.
Performer Biography
Ensemble Meridiana, the performers on this album, met during their studies specializing in early music at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis in Basel, Switzerland.
Composer Biography
Jean-Féry Rebel, a composer on this album, held the prestigious title of Compositeur de la Chambre du roi (court composer) at the French court.
Composer Biography
Jean-Féry Rebel, a composer on this album, had his talent discovered early and was trained in violin and composition by the famous Jean-Baptiste Lully from age seven.
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