Short bio Henri-Jacques de Croes
Full biography Henri-Jacques de Croes
Henri-Jacques de Croes (1705-1786) was a Flemish composer and violinist , known for his contributions to Baroque music. He served as Kapellmeister of Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine, and later became a member of the court orchestra of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège.
De Croes was a prolific composer and wrote a range of music, including symphonies, concertos, and trio sonatas. He was known for his skillful handling of instrumental combinations, incorporating both traditional and innovative elements in his compositions.
Despite his significant contributions to music during his lifetime, de Croes's work fell into obscurity in the years following his death. However, in recent years, there has been renewed interest in his music, and several recordings of his works have been released.
De Croes's son Henri-Joseph de Croes (1748-1842) was also a noted composer and violinist, who continued his father's legacy and contributed to the development of classical music in Belgium.
Compositions featuring Henri-Jacques de Croes
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trio Sonatas (6), for flute, violin & continuo, Op. 5 | 62:05 min | Chamber Music | 1762 |
| 2 | Concerto for flute, strings & continuo No. 2 in B minor | 12:14 min | Concerto | - |
| 3 | Concerto for flute, strings & continuo No. 4 in A minor | 15:22 min | Concerto | - |
| 4 | Concerto for flute, violin, strings & continuo No. 5 in C major | 17:43 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Henri-Jacques de Croes
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Pieter Van Maldere, Eugène Godecharle, Project Boussu – Brussels Trio Sonatas(CD, ) | 2020 | Etcetera (3) |
| 2 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Barrocotout – La Sonate Égarée(CD, Album) | 2019 | Linn Records |
| 3 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Bettina Pahn, Julian Podger, Peter Harvey, Capella Brugensis, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Patrick Peire – Motetten(CD, Album) | 2017 | Etcetera (3) |
| 4 |  |
Henri Jacques De Croes, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Les Solistes De Liège, Géry Lemaire – Three Flute Concertos(LP, Stereo) | 1991 | Musical Heritage Society |
| 5 |  |
Sammartini • Devienne • De Croes • Blavet • J.S. Bach - Jean-Pierre Rampal – Fluitconcerten II(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1989 | Erato |
| 6 |  |
Edith Volckaert, Orchestre De Chambre De La RTBF, Charles-Auguste De Bériot, Henri-Jacques de Croes – Ecole Belge Du Violon - Belgische Vioolschool - Belgian Violin School(LP, Album, Reissue) | 1985 | His Master's Voice |
| 7 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Pierre Van Maldere, Camerata Leodiensis, Hubert Schoonbroodt – Musique De La Cour De Bruxelles Sous Charles De Lorraine(LP, Stereo) | 1980 | Musique En Wallonie |
| 8 |  |
Pieter van Maldere / Eugène Godecharle / André-Modeste Grétry / Henry Jacques De Croes – Pieter van Maldere / Eugène Godecharle / André-Modeste Grétry / Henry Jacques De Croes(LP, Promo, Stereo) | 1980 | His Master's Voice |
| 9 |  |
J.S. Bach, Tartini, Vivaldi, Sammartini, Pergolesi, Blavet, De Croes, Devienne - Jean-Pierre Rampal – Fluteconcertos(2×LP, Compilation) | 1980 | Erato |
| 10 |  |
Ch. De Bériot / H.-J. De Croes - Edith Volckaert, Orchestre De Chambre De La RTB Conducted By Edgar Doneux – Concerto N° 2 Op. 32 / Concerto Secundo In B Minor(LP) | 1978 | His Master's Voice |
| 11 |  |
René Bernier / Jacques Stehman / Henri-Jacques de Croes – L'Ensemble D'Archets Eugène Ysaye, Lola Bobesco – Symphoniette Pour Orchestre D'Archets / Suite Pour Cordes / Concerto Septimo En Do Mineur Pour Violon, Cordes Et Continuo(LP, Stereo) | 1976 | Monumenta Belgicae Musicae |
| 12 |  |
Charles-Joseph Van Helmont / Henri-Jacques de Croes / André-Modeste Gretry / Pieter Van Maldere – Music In Castles And Cathedrals (III) Brussels At The Court Of Charles Of Lorraine(LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo) | 1967 | The Record Society |
| 13 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes : L'Ensemble Instrumental Du Brabant – Six Sonates En Trio(LP, Album) | - | Monumenta Belgicae Musicae |
| 14 |  |
H.-J. De Croes / Jean Decadt / Gabriël Verschraegen – Concerto A Quattro In C Groot Voor Snaarorkest / Ballade Op Een Boom / Concerto Voor Orgel Strijkorkest En Slagwerk(LP, Mono) | - | Alpha (34) |
| 15 |  |
Charles-Joseph Van Helmont, Henri-Jacques de Croes, Géry Lemaire – Accensa Furore, Quam Terribilia(LP) | - | Erato |
| 16 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Willem de Fesch, Dirk Lippens, Philip Benoit, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Patrick Peire – Concerti Flandriae(CD, ) | - | Eufoda |
| 17 |  |
Charles-Joseph Van Helmont, Henri-Jacques de Croes, Géry Lemaire – Motet "Accensa Furore" / Motet "Quam Terribilia"(LP) | - | Musical Heritage Society |
| 18 |  |
Charles-Joseph Van Helmont, Pieter Van Maldere, Henri-Jacques de Croes, André-Modeste Gretry – At the Court of Charles and Lorraine in Brussels(LP, Stereo) | - | Erato |
| 19 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Bettina Pahn, Julian Podger, Peter Harvey, Capella Brugensis, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Patrick Peire – Motetten(CD, Album) | - | Eufoda |
Videos featuring Henri-Jacques de Croes
Project Boussu - Poco Andante (Eugène Godecharle)
Hi everyone, we hope you are safe, well and happy...
Here is a gift for 2021 from us to you. It's a track from our first album, out now on Etcetera Records. The video also features some nice photos. We hope you enjoy!
Please stay positive & healthy,
Geert
Sonata a tre in E-Flat-Major: I. Allegro cantabile
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Sonata a tre in E-Flat-Major: I. Allegro cantabile · Project Boussu
De Croes & Van Maldere & Godecharle: Brussels Trio Sonatas
℗ 2020 Quintessence BVBA
Released on: 2020-11-20
Composer: Pieter van Maldere
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