Short bio Jean-Baptiste Breval
Full biography Jean-Baptiste Breval
Jean-Baptiste Breval was a French composer who lived during the 18th century. He was born in the year 1753 in Bordeaux, France. Breval was known for his contributions to music, specifically in the field of cello composition and performance.
Breval began his musical career as a cellist, eventually becoming a professional musician. He held a successful career as a cellist, performing at court events and opera houses throughout Paris and Bordeaux. In 1780, he was appointed as a cellist in the orchestra of the Paris Opera.
Breval also used his musical talents to create compositions for the cello. He is best known for his Cello Concertos, which are still performed and recorded to this day. His music was considered innovative for his time, and his works were admired for their simplicity and elegance.
Breval died on March 18, 1823, at the age of 70. Although his music may not be as well-known as some of his contemporaries, he is still celebrated for his contributions to cello music and the classical music genre as a whole. His legacy lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and appreciated by musicians and music lovers alike.
Compositions featuring Jean-Baptiste Breval
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trio for violin, cello & double bass No. 1 in G major, Op. 39/1 | 9:10 min | Chamber Music | 1795 |
| 2 | Trio for violin, cello & double bass No. 2 in D major, Op. 39/2 | 8:59 min | Chamber Music | 1795 |
| 3 | Trio for violin, cello & double bass No. 3 in C major, Op. 39/3 | 8:59 min | Chamber Music | 1795 |
| 4 | Trio Concertant et Diologué, for violin, viola & cello in B flat major, Op. 27/4 | 12:13 min | Chamber Music | 1786 |
| 5 | Allegro, for 2 cellos, Op. 2 | 3:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 6 | Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major | Concerto | - | |
| 7 | Duet No. 1 in B flat major | 7:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 8 | Rondo, poco presto, for 2 cellos, Op. 2 | 1:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Sinfonia Concertante for flute & bassoon in F major, Op. 31 | 20:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 10 | Sonata for cello & continuo in G | Chamber Music | - | |
| 11 | Sonata for cello & piano in C major | 6:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | Sonata for cello & piano in G major, Op. 12/5 | 11:41 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Sonata No. 5 in G major, for cello | Chamber Music | - | |
| 14 | Sonatas (6), for cello or violin & continuo, Op. 12 | 60:33 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Symphonie Concertante for Flute, bassoon & orchestra | 20:33 min | Concerto | - |
Albums featuring Jean-Baptiste Breval
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Daniil Shafran, J.S. Bach, J.C. Bach, Bréval – 3 Sonatas For Cello & Harpsichord, Bwv 1027-1029; Cello Concerto In C Minor, W.C 77; Sonata For Cello & Basso Continuo In G Major, Op. 12 No. 5(CD, Compilation) | 2019 | Международная Книга Музыка |
| 2 |  |
Antonio Vivaldi / Jean-Baptiste Bréval / Luigi Boccherini - Irene Lima, Manuel Póvoa, Ana Mafalda Castro – António Vivaldi / Jean Baptiste Bréval / Luigi Boccherini(CD, Album) | 1997 | Numérica |
| 3 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Bréval - François Devienne / Orchestre de Chambre Bernard Calmel , Dir. : Bernard Calmel – Symphonies Concertantes(CD, Album) | 1989 | BNL Productions |
| 4 |  |
Francoeur, Bréval, Beethoven / Jozef Podhoranský, Marián Lapšanský – Sonata In E Major / Sonata In G Major / Sonata No. 3 In A Major, Op. 69(LP, Album) | 1981 | Opus |
| 5 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Bréval - L. Palmisano, V. Mariozzi, R. Vernizzi, J. Sedlak, Sudwestdeutsches Kammerorchester Direttore Paul Angerer – Sinfonie Concertanti Op. 31 E Op. 38 (Prima Registrazione Mondiale)(LP) | 1981 | Dynamic (4) |
| 6 |  |
F. Couperin · Neubauer · Bréval, Natalja Gutman, Karine Georgian – Musik Für Zwei Violoncelli(LP, Album) | 1978 | Melodia Eterna |
| 7 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Bréval / François Francœur - Orchestre De Chambre Gérard Cartigny – Concerts De Sinfonies En France Au XVIIIème Siècle | 1963 | BAM |
| 8 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Bréval / François Francœur / Orchestre De Chambre Gérard Cartigny – Concerts De Sinfonies En France Au XVIIIème Siècle(LP) | 1963 | BAM |
| 9 |  |
Samuel Mayes, Susan Pearlman, Bréval, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart – Sonata In G / Sonata In C / "Eyeglass" Duet / Sonata K.V. 292 In B-Flat(LP, Album, Mono) | 1955 | Boston Records |
| 10 |  |
Symphonie Concertante, Konzert Für Viola(LP, Album) | - | Decca |
| 11 |  |
François Devienne, Jean-Baptiste Bréval, Marc Grauwels, Alain De Rijckere – Concerti Pour Flûte En Mi Mineur N °7 Et En Ré Majeur N° 2(CD, ) | - | Gemeente Krediet |
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