Short bio Jacques Gallot
Full biography Jacques Gallot
Jacques Gallot (1625-1695), born in Paris, France, was a renowned French lutenist and composer of the Baroque era. He was one of the most esteemed composers of lute music in France and his works were highly recognized for their elegant melodies and rich harmonies.
Gallot was known to be a prolific composer and his body of work includes more than 300 pieces, mainly dance suites, fantasias, airs, and variations. His compositions were characterized by the use of intricate counterpoint and expressive ornamentation, which demonstrated an exceptional mastery of the lute.
Gallot's music was revered by his contemporaries and his influence extended to other composers of his time, including Johann Jacob Froberger, who derived inspiration from Gallot's music in some of his own compositions.
Today, Jacques Gallot is recognized as an important figure in the development of French lute music. His music, although not well known outside lute circles, continues to be performed by lutenists and early music enthusiasts.
Compositions featuring Jacques Gallot
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaris "Les castagnettes," for lute in A minor | 2:13 min | Chamber Music | 1684 |
| 2 | Chaconne "Le Doge de Venise", for lute | 5:57 min | Chamber Music | 1684 |
| 3 | Sarabande "La Pièce de huit heures" | 2:26 min | Keyboard | 1684 |
| 4 | Allemande le Bout de l'An de Mr. Gaultier, for lute | 4:48 min | Keyboard | 1651 |
| 5 | Suite for lute in C major | Chamber Music | - | |
| 6 | Les Plaintes de Psyché, for lute | 4:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 7 | Pavane Tombeau de la Reyne, for lute in D minor | 7:32 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Pièce for lute in F | 9:59 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 9 | Prelude for lute in A minor | 2:23 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Prélude de Dubut for lute in C major | 0:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sarabande "la sans Pareille", for lute | 4:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sarabande la Mignarde | 2:41 min | - | |
| 13 | Suite for lute in A minor | 14:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Le Dogue d'Angleterre, gigue for lute in A minor | 2:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Suite for lute in C minor | Chamber Music | - | |
| 16 | Suite for lute in F sharp minor | 16:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Suite in D minor | 10:35 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 18 | Tombeau de Mr. le Prince de Condé, allemande for lute | 6:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Volte la Brugeoise | 2:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | Work(s) for lute | Chamber Music | - | |
| 21 | Les Noces de Village for lute in C major | 1:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Allemande for lute in C major | 2:49 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | La Quoquette, gavotte for lute | 1:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | La Psyché, for lute in A minor | 4:21 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 25 | La Montespan, for lute in A minor | 2:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 26 | La Lucrece, for lute in F sharp minor | 3:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 27 | La Jalousée, gavotte for lute in A minor | 1:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 28 | L'Altesse royale, for lute | 2:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Folies D'Espagne | 6:35 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 30 | Courante le Tonnerre, for lute in F major | 1:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Courante la Cigogne | 2:13 min | Orchestral | - |
| 32 | Courante la Bonne Aventure, for lute in D minor | 1:31 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Courante for lute in A minor | 2:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Chaconne la Comète, for lute in C major | 5:07 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Allemande Oesope ridicule for lute in A minor | 4:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 36 | Allemande la Belle Voilée, Duchesse de la Vallière, for lute in F major | 4:59 min | Chamber Music | - |
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