Short bio Francois Colin de Blamont
Full biography Francois Colin de Blamont
Francois Colin de Blamont was a French composer of the Baroque era , born on November 22, 1690, in Versailles, France. He was a pupil of Michel Richard Delalande and succeeded him as Master of the Chapelle Royale upon Delalande's death in 1726.
Francois Colin de Blamont is known for his composition of cantatas , motets, and other sacred music, which were greatly appreciated by his contemporaries. He also composed operas, including "Les Amours de Ragonde" and "Les Sibarites," which were well-received during their time.
Apart from his compositions, Francois Colin de Blamont's influence was also seen in his teachings. He was a teacher to Bernard de Bury, famous French musician and court composer, and his nephew, who was also his future wife's uncle.
Francois Colin de Blamont passed away on February 14, 1760, at the age of 69. Although his name may not be as well-known compared to other Baroque composers, his works and influence on the music of his time should not be overlooked.
Compositions featuring Francois Colin de Blamont
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Didon, cantata for solo voice & orchestra | 16:33 min | Vocal Music | 1723 |
| 2 | Les Fêtes Grecques et Romaines, opera | Opera | 1723 | |
| 3 | Circé, cantata for voice & symphony | 16:22 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Francois Colin de Blamont
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Blamont • Delalande • Destouches • Francœur • Rameau – Arion Orchestre Baroque, Mathieu Lussier – Les Soupers Du Roy(CD, ) | 2023 | Atma Classique |
| 2 |  |
Blanchard, Colin de Blamont – Chœur Marguerite Louise, Ensemble Stradivaria, Daniel Cuiller – La Guerre Des Te Deum(CD, Album) | 2019 | Château de Versailles Spectacles |
| 3 |  |
François Couperin, François Colin de Blamont, Les Ombres (3), Margaux Blanchard, Sylvain Sartre – Concert Chez La Reine(CD, Album) | 2010 | Ambronay Éditions |
| 4 |  |
Clérambault - Courbois - Colin de Blamont - Agnès Mellon, Barcarole – Médée, Ariane, Circé, Héro... Les Déesses Outragées(CD, Album) | 2005 | Alpha Productions |
| 5 |  |
Clérambault · Stuck · Collin de Blamont - Jennifer Smith (3) · Mireille Delunsch · Thierry Félix · Les Musiciens Du Louvre · Marc Minkowski – Cantates Françaises | 1996 | Archiv Produktion |
| 6 |  |
Te Deum(LP) | 1968 | Le Club Français Du Disque |
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