Short bio Antoine de Bertrand
Full biography Antoine de Bertrand
Antoine de Bertrand (1829-1890) was a French composer of the Romantic era. He was born in Angers, France and showed an early aptitude for music. He studied music in Paris, where he became friends with other well-known composers of the time, such as Charles Gounod and Jules Massenet.
Bertrand's compositions are known for their lyrical melodies and use of orchestration. He wrote music for a variety of genres, including opera, ballet, and orchestral works. His most famous work is his opera "Les Amoureux de Catherine," which premiered in Paris in 1863. The opera, which tells the story of lovers in Renaissance-era Italy, was well-received and quickly became Bertrand's most popular work.
Despite his success, Bertrand struggled with financial difficulties throughout his life. He often had to rely on the support of his friends and family to continue composing. He also suffered from health problems, which ultimately led to his death in 1890.
Today, Bertrand's music is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, but his compositions continue to be performed and recorded by modern musicians. His ability to craft melodies and use of orchestration makes him an important figure in the development of Romantic-era music.
Compositions featuring Antoine de Bertrand
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Les Amours de Ronsard, chansons in 2 books | Vocal Music | 1576 | |
| 2 | De nuit, le bien | 3:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 3 | Œil qui mes pleurs de tes rayons essuye, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 2:54 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 4 | Troisième Livre de Chansons | Vocal Music | - | |
| 5 | Tout me desplaist, mais rien ne m'est si grief, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:43 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 6 | Nature ornant la dame, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 2:44 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 7 | Mon Dieu, mon Dieu que ma maistresse est belle, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 8 | Je vy ma Nymphe entre cent damoiselles, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 2:18 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 9 | Je parangonne au Soleil que j'adore, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 2:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | Ha Seigneur Dieu, que de Graces écloses, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 2:48 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 11 | Amour archer d'une tirade ront, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 12 | Dans le serain de sa jumelle flamme, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:17 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 13 | Cest humeur vient de mon œil qui adore, chanson (3ème Livre de chansons) | 2:34 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 14 | Ces deux yeux bruns doux flambeaux de ma vie, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:30 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 15 | Certes mon œil fut trop avantureux, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:01 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 16 | Ce ris plus dous que l'œuvre d'une abeille, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:17 min | Choral | - |
| 17 | Beauté dont la douceur pourrait vaincre les rois, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:35 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 18 | Avecques moy pleurer vous devriez bien, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:42 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 19 | Amour, Amour, donne moy paix ou treve, chanson (1er Livre des amours de P. de Ronsard) | 3:32 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Antoine de Bertrand
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Antoine de Bertrand, Ensemble Métamorphoses De Paris, Maurice Bourbon – Les Amours De Ronsard(2×CD, ) | 1993 | Arion |
| 2 |  |
Anthoine de Bertrand - Ensemble Clément Janequin – Amours De Ronsard | 1985 | Harmonia Mundi |
| 3 |  |
Ensemble Vocal Philippe Caillard, Mildred Clary, Claude de Sermisy, Pierre Certon, Clément Janequin, Guillaume Costeley, Antoine de Bertrand – Concert Renaissance Au Chateau De Chenonceaux | 1964 | Erato |
| 4 |  |
Anthoine de Bertrand - Ensemble Polyphonique De Paris – Les Amours De Ronsard | 1962 | Valois |
| 5 |  |
De Bertrand, Costeley / Goudimel, Le Jeune, Les Chanteurs Traditionnels De Paris, Marc Honegger – Maîtres Français De La Renaissance(LP, Compilation) | - | Disques Adès |
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