Short bio Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Birthday:
1601
Died:
1672 in Paris, France
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Baroque
Full biography Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières was a renowned composer, harpsichordist, and music teacher born in Paris in 1601. He became one of the most prominent composers of the French Baroque period, known for his compositions, which were both innovative and entertaining.
As a child, Chambonnières was exposed to the best of French music, which included the works of several great composers, such as Jean-Baptiste Lully and François Couperin. By the age of 30, he had joined the French court orchestra, where he played harpsichord at several high-profile events, including ballets.
Chambonnières was a prolific composer, and his works are today considered among the finest contributions to the French Baroque. His compositions were characterized by their experimental nature and complex harmonies, which were ahead of their time.
One of Chambonnières most notable works is his Pièces de clavecin (Complete Harpsichord Works), which was published posthumously in 1670 after his death. The work is a collection of 250 pieces that includes fantasies, suites, and dances, all of which showcase Chambonnières' profound understanding of music theory and his ability to create complex and beautiful compositions.
Besides his exceptional skills as a composer, Chambonnières was also an accomplished teacher. He taught several renowned musicians of the time, including Louis Couperin, who went on to become a celebrated composer in his own right.
In conclusion, Jacques Champion de Chambonnières was a leading composer of the French Baroque era, whose works continue to influence and inspire musicians to this day. He left a rich legacy of extraordinary compositions and a profound impact on the development of Baroque music in France and the wider world.
Compositions featuring Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suite for harpsichord in F major | 12:05 min | Keyboard | 1670 |
| 2 | Suite for harpsichord in G minor (Pièces de Clavecin, Book 2) | 11:19 min | Keyboard | 1670 |
| 3 | Allemande [Gigue] le Moutier, for harpsichord in C major, G. 67 (after Louis Couperin) | 2:47 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Allemande en paysanne, for harpsichord (Borel Manuscript No. 24) | 2:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 5 | Allemande for harpsichord in C major, G. 31 (Book II, 1-2) | 2:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Allemande for harpsichord in C major, G. 72 (Bauyn 3r) | 3:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Allemande for harpsichord in D major, G. 41 (Book II, 21-22) | 3:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Allemande for harpsichord in D minor, G. 36 (Book II, 11-12; Bauyn 15v) | 3:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Allemande for harpsichord in F major, G. 19 (Book I, 37-38) | 2:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 10 | Allemande for harpsichord in F major, G. 46 | 3:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Allemande for harpsichord in G major, G. 54 (Book II, 49-50) | 3:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Allemande l'affligée, for harpsichord in G minor, G. 130 (Bauyn 53v) | 3:08 min | Keyboard | - |
| 13 | Allemande la Dunquerque, for harpsichord in C major, G. 7 (Book I, 13-14) | 3:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Allemande la Loureuse, for harpsichord in D minor, G. 11 (Book I, 21-22; Bauyn 16r) | 2:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Allemande la Rare, for harpsichord in A minor, G. 1 (Book I, 1-2; Bauyn 58v) | 3:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Autre for harpsichord in C major, G. 74 (La Sotise in Babell MS) (Bauyn 4v) | 1:28 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Canaris de Mr de Chambonniere, for harpsichord (Borel Manuscript No. 41) | 1:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Canaris for harpsichord in G major, G. 30 (Book I, 61-62; Bauyn 52r) | 1:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Chaconne | 2:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 20 | Chaconne de Mr. de la Chapelle, for harpsichord in C major, G. 89 (Bauyn 15r) | 2:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | Chaconne for harpsichord in F major, G. 122 | 2:57 min | Keyboard | - |
| 22 | Courant l'Immortelle, for harpsichord in C major, G. 9 (Book I, 17) | 1:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 23 | Courante de Madame, for harpsichord in D minor, G. 13 (Book I, 25-26; Bauyn 18r) | 1:58 min | Keyboard | - |
| 24 | Courante et Double de la Courante, for harpsichord in A minor, G. 2-2a (Book I, 3-6; Bauyn 59v, 60r) | 2:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 25 | Courante et Double du meme Auteur, for harpsichord in D minor, G. 92 & 92a (Bauyn 18v, 19r) | 2:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 26 | Courante for harpsichord in A major, G. 2 (Book I, 3-4) | 1:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 27 | Courante for harpsichord in A major, G. 3 (Book I, 7-8; Bauyn 62r) | 1:40 min | Keyboard | - |
| 28 | Courante for harpsichord in A major, G. 4 (Book I, 9-10) | 1:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 29 | Courante for harpsichord in C major, G. 32 (Book II, 3-4) | 1:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Courante for harpsichord in C major, G. 73 (Bauyn 4r) | 1:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 31 | Courante for harpsichord in C major, G. 79 (Bauyn 8r) | 1:09 min | Keyboard | - |
| 32 | Courante for harpsichord in D major, G. 42 (Book II, 23-24) | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 33 | Courante for harpsichord in D major, G. 43 (Book II, 25-26) | 1:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 34 | Courante for harpsichord in D major, G. 44 (Book II, 27-28) | 1:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 35 | Courante for harpsichord in D minor, G. 14 (Book I, 27-28) | 1:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 36 | Courante for harpsichord in D minor, G. 37 (Book II, 13-14) | 1:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 37 | Courante for harpsichord in D minor, G. 38 (Book II, 15-16) | 1:45 min | Keyboard | - |
| 38 | Courante for harpsichord in D minor, G. 39 (Book II, 17-18) | 1:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 39 | Courante for harpsichord in D minor, G. 90 (Bauyn 17r) | 1:28 min | Keyboard | - |
| 40 | Courante for harpsichord in F major, G. 20 (Book I, 39-40) | 2:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 41 | Courante for harpsichord in F major, G. 21 (Book I, 41-42) | 1:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 42 | Courante for harpsichord in F major, G. 22 (Book I, 43-44) | 1:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 43 | Courante for harpsichord in F major, G. 47 (Book II, 33-34) | 1:37 min | Keyboard | - |
| 44 | Courante for harpsichord in F major, G. 48 (Book II, 35-36) | 1:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 45 | Courante for harpsichord in G major, G. 56 (Book II, 53-54) | 2:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 46 | Courante for harpsichord in G major, G. 57 (Book II, 55-56) | 1:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 47 | Courante for harpsichord in G major, G. 58 (Book II, 57-58) | 1:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 48 | Courante for harpsichord in G minor, G. 25 (Book I, 51-52) | 1:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 49 | Courante for harpsichord in G minor, G. 27 (Book I, 55-56) | 1:27 min | Keyboard | - |
| 50 | Courante for harpsichord in G minor, G. 52 (Book II, 45-46) | 1:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 51 | Courante Iris, for harpsichord in C major, G. 8 (Book I, 15-16) | 1:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 52 | Courante la Toute belle, for harpsichord in D major, G. 12 (Book I, 23-24) | 2:28 min | Keyboard | - |
| 53 | Double de Courante Iris, for harpsichord in C major, G. 8a (O. 17) | 1:43 min | Keyboard | - |
| 54 | Double de Courante Iris, for harpsichord in C major, G. 8b (Rés. 89ter 3v-4r, B&T p.116) | 1:54 min | Keyboard | - |
| 55 | Double de la Courante, for harpsichord in A major, G. 2a (Book I, 5-6) | 1:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 56 | Double for harpsichord in C major, G. 9a | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 57 | Double for harpsichord in C major, G. 9b | 1:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 58 | Double for harpsichord in C major, G. 35a (Rés. 89ter 9v-10r, B&T p. 118) | 1:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 59 | Double for harpsichord in D minor, G. 11a (Ba. 136-137) | 2:42 min | Keyboard | - |
| 60 | Double for harpsichord in G major, G. 56a (Rés 89ter 71v-72r, B&T p. 120) | 2:08 min | Keyboard | - |
| 61 | Double for harpsichord in G major, G. 58a (Rés 89ter 73v-74r, B&T p. 121) | 1:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 62 | Double for harpsichord in G major, G. 59a (Rés 89ter 75v-76r, B&T p. 122) | 3:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 63 | Gaillarde for harpsichord in A major, G. 6 (Book I, 13-14; Bauyn 65v) | 2:13 min | Keyboard | - |
| 64 | Gaillarde for harpsichord in C major, G. 34 (Book II, 7-8) | 3:41 min | Keyboard | - |
| 65 | Gigue for harpsichord in C major, G. 84 (Bauyn 11v) | 1:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 66 | Gigue for harpsichord in D major, G. 18 (Book I, 35-36) | 1:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 67 | Gigue for harpsichord in G major, G. 55 (Book II, 51-52) | 1:38 min | Keyboard | - |
| 68 | Gigue for harpsichord in G minor, G. 51 (Book II, 43-44) | 2:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 69 | Gigue la Madelainette, for harpsichord in D major, G. 17 (Book I, 33-34) | 1:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 70 | Gigue la Vilageoise, for harpsichord in G major, G. 29 (Book I, 59-60; Bauyn 51v) | 1:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 71 | Gigue la Vredinguette, for harpsichord in C major, G. 35 | 1:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 72 | Gigue où il y a un canon, for harpsichord in G minor, G. 53 (Book II, 47) | 1:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 73 | Grand Suedoise, suite for harpsichord (Borel Manuscript No. 54) | Keyboard | - | |
| 74 | L'Entretien des Dieux, for harpsichord | 5:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 75 | La Volte (Sarabande "O beau jardin"), for harpsichord in F major, G. 116 | 1:20 min | Keyboard | - |
| 76 | Les Baricades, for harpsichord in D minor, G. 16 (Book I, 31-32) | 1:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 77 | Minuet for harpsichord in G major, G. 60 (Book II, 61) | 1:16 min | Keyboard | - |
| 78 | Paschalia (Courante) le Printemps, for harpsichord in A minor, G. 62 | 1:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 79 | Pavane for harpsichord in G minor, G. 50 (Book II, 39-41) | 5:47 min | Keyboard | - |
| 80 | Pavane for keyboard in D minor | 4:18 min | Keyboard | - |
| 81 | Pavane l'entretien des Dieux, for harpsichord in G minor, G. 24 (Book I, 47-49) | 6:03 min | Keyboard | - |
| 82 | Pavanne for harpsichord in D minor, G. 94 (Bauyn 22v, 23r) | 7:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 83 | Pieces de Clavecin, for harpsichord in G, Premier Livre | 13:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 84 | Pièces de Clavecin for harpsichord in F major | 8:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 85 | Rondeau for harpsichord in F major, G. 112 | 1:44 min | Keyboard | - |
| 86 | Sarabande | 0:58 min | - | |
| 87 | Sarabande de la Reyne, for harpsichord in C major, G. 10 (Book I, 19-20) | 2:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 88 | Sarabande for harpsichord in A major, G. 5 (Book I, 11-12; Bauyn 62v) | 2:33 min | Keyboard | - |
| 89 | Sarabande for harpsichord in C major, G. 83 (Bauyn 10r) | 2:42 min | Keyboard | - |
| 90 | Sarabande for harpsichord in D major, G. 45 (Book II, 29-10) | 1:58 min | Keyboard | - |
| 91 | Sarabande for harpsichord in D minor, G. 15 (Book I, 29-30) | 2:25 min | Keyboard | - |
| 92 | Sarabande for harpsichord in D minor, G. 40 (Book II, 19-20) | 2:01 min | Keyboard | - |
| 93 | Sarabande for harpsichord in D minor, G. 61 (Bauyn 21v) | 2:59 min | Keyboard | - |
| 94 | Sarabande for harpsichord in D minor, G. 95 (Bauyn 23v) | 2:28 min | Keyboard | - |
| 95 | Sarabande for harpsichord in F major, G. 23 | 2:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 96 | Sarabande for harpsichord in F major, G. 49 (Book II, 37-38) | 2:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 97 | Sarabande for harpsichord in G major | 2:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 98 | Sarabande for harpsichord in G major, G. 28 (Book I, 57-58) | 2:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 99 | Sarabande for harpsichord in G minor, G. 26 (Book I, 53-54) | 2:07 min | Keyboard | - |
| 100 | Sarabande grave for harpsichord in C major, G. 34 (Bauyn 11r) | 3:36 min | Keyboard | - |
| 101 | Sarabande Jeunes Zéphirs, for harpsichord in G major, G. 59 (Book II, 59-60) | 2:12 min | Keyboard | - |
| 102 | Suite for harpsichord in A minor (Book I, 1-14; Bauyn 58v, 59v-60r, 62r, 62v, 65v) | 9:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 103 | Suite for harpsichord in B flat major (Bauyn 66r-68r) | 9:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 104 | Suite for harpsichord in C major | 10:00 min | Keyboard | - |
| 105 | Suite for harpsichord in D major | 9:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 106 | Suite for harpsichord in D minor | 10:26 min | Keyboard | - |
| 107 | Suite for harpsichord in G major | 12:12 min | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Chambonnières, Franz Silvestri – Harpsichord Suites(2×CD, Album, Stereo) | 2016 | Brilliant Classics |
| 2 |  |
Couperin | Chambonnières | Lully | Forqueray | Monteverdi | Purcell | Buxtehude | Bach - Skip Sempé | Capriccio Stravagante – Skip Sempé Edition(10×CD, Album, Box Set, Compilation) | 2015 | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi |
| 3 |  |
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières - Françoise Lengellé – Pièces De Clavecin(CD, Album) | 2004 | Pan Classics |
| 4 |  |
Jörg Becker (3) – Jörg Becker Spielt Französische Und Spanische Cembalomusik | 1996 | ETERNA |
| 5 |  |
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières - Skip Sempé – Pièces De Clavecin | 1993 | Deutsche Harmonia Mundi |
| 6 |  |
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières, Kenneth Gilbert – Livre Premier De Clavecin(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1979 | Argo (2) |
| 7 |  |
J.Henry d'Anglebert & Monsieur de Chambonnieres - Edward Smith (5) – Pieces De Clavecin(LP) | 1976 | Titanic (2) |
| 8 |  |
Jean-Philippe Rameau / Kenneth Gilbert / Jacques Champion de Chambonnières / Louis Couperin / Henry Dumont / Jean-Henry d'Anglebert – Jeunesses Musicales 20 Canada - Rameau / Kenneth Gilbert | 1970 | RCA |
| 9 |  |
Temple Painter, Boatrite, Bach, Byrd, Chambonnieres, Handel, Purcell, Scarlatti – Harpsichord Recital(LP, Mono) | 1962 | Artia Records |
| 10 |  |
Temple Painter, Boatrite, Bach, Byrd, Chambonnieres, Handel, Purcell, Scarlatti – Harpsichord Recital(LP, Stereo) | 1962 | Artia Records |
| 11 |  |
Chambonnieres, Louis Couperin, François Couperin, Armand-Louis Couperin, Gervais-François Couperin – The Couperin Dynasty(LP, Album, Stereo) | - | The Classics Club |
| 12 |  |
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières, Françoise Lengellé – Pieces pour clavecin(CD, ) | - | Lyrinx |
| 13 |  |
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières, Olivier Baumont – Les Pieces De Clavessin(2×CD, ) | - | AS Musique |
Videos featuring Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières : Les Pièces de clavessin, Olivier Baumont (CD1)
1. Les Pièces de clavessin. Livre Premier (Paris, 1670): Pièces en la Allemande la Rare 1:05
2. Les Pièces de clavessin. Livre Premier (Paris, 1670): Pièces en la Courante; Double de la Courante
3. Les Pièces de clavessin. Livre Premier (Paris, 1670): Piè
Antoine Geoffroy-Dechaume (harpsichord) Louis Couperin & Jacques Champion de Chambonnières
Type of harpsichord not mentioned in the documentation.
Probably a Pleyel, but any type of suggestion is welcome.
Enregistré au Collège Musical de Trie
Recorded ca. early 1960's for Columbia Mono FCX 1055
Les Industries Musicales et Électriques Pathé Ma
Kenneth Gilbert (harpsichord) Champion de Chambonnières, Livre premier de clavecin
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières, Livre premier de clavecin.
Harpsichord by Sebastien Garnier, 1747, Two manuals, GG-d3 from the Michael Thomas Collection
Released 1979 by The Decca Record Company Limited, London order number ZK.80 (Argo Division)
Produc
Jacques Champion de Chambonnières : Les Pièces de clavessin, Olivier Baumont (CD2)
1. Pièces Manuscrites: Pièces en sol Prélude (anonyme)
2. Pièces Manuscrites: Pièces en sol Sarabande
3. Pièces Manuscrites: Pièces en sol Chaconne
4. Pièces Manuscrites: Pièces en la Prélude (anonyme)
5. Pièces Manuscrites: Pièces en la La Drollerie
6. P
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