Short bio Jean-Baptiste Forqueray
Full biography Jean-Baptiste Forqueray
Jean-Baptiste Forqueray was a French composer and viola da gamba player who lived during the Baroque era. He was born in Paris in 1699 and was the son of another celebrated violist, Antoine Forqueray.
Jean-Baptiste Forqueray became famous as a composer in his own right, and he was especially well-known for his compositions for the viola da gamba, which was a popular instrument during the Baroque era. His music was characterized by its virtuosity and intricate ornamentation, which made it very challenging for musicians to play.
Forqueray's most famous works for viola da gamba include his two suites, La Marella and La Buisson, which are still performed and recorded by modern-day musicians. He also composed several vocal works, including cantatas and sonatas, which were well-regarded during his lifetime.
Despite his success as a composer, Forqueray's personal life was plagued by tragedy. He lost his wife and both of his sons at a young age, which left him deeply affected. He eventually retired from his career and died in 1782.
Today, Jean-Baptiste Forqueray is remembered as one of the most important composers of the French Baroque era. His music continues to be performed and recorded, and it is beloved by fans of early music around the world.
Compositions featuring Jean-Baptiste Forqueray
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Leclair (from Pièces de viole, Deuxième Divertissement) | 4:00 min | Orchestral | - |
| 2 | Suite No. 5 in C minor (transcription of Antoine Forqueray's suite for bass viol) | 31:31 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 3 | Suite No. 4 in G minor (transcription of Antoine Forqueray's suite for bass viol) | 31:00 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 4 | Suite No. 3 in D major (transcription of Antoine Forqueray's suite for bass viol) | 25:23 min | Orchestral | - |
| 5 | Suite No. 2 in G major (transcription of Antoine Forqueray's suite for bass viol) | 22:39 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 6 | Suite No. 1 in D minor (transcription of Antoine Forqueray's suite for bass viol) | 16:07 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 7 | Sarabande (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 3:48 min | - | |
| 8 | Pièces for 3 viols ("par Monsieur Forcroy") (attributed) | 10:17 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 9 | Pieces for 3 viols in D minor | 11:14 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | La Tronchin (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 3:06 min | Orchestral | - |
| 11 | La Sainscy (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 5:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 12 | La Rameau (from Pièces de viole avec la basse continue) | 3:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | La Marella (edition 1747), for harpsichord | 3:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Chaconne La Buisson (from Pièces de viole, Premier Divertissement) | 8:14 min | - | |
| 15 | La Laborde (from Pièces de viole avec la basse continue) | 6:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | La Forqueray (from Pièces de viole avec la basse continue) | 3:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | La Dubreüil (from Pièces de viole, Deuxième Divertissement) | 4:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | La Du Vaucel (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 5:18 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | La Couperin (from Pièces de viole avec la basse continue) | 4:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 20 | La Cottin (from Pièces de viole, Quatrième Divertissement) | 2:57 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 21 | La Clément (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 7:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | La Bouron (from Pièces de viole, Deuxième Divertissement) | 4:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | La Angrave (from Pièces de viole, Quatrième Divertissement) | 4:47 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Jupiter (from Pièces de viole, Premier Divertissement) | 4:38 min | Orchestral | - |
| 25 | Chaconne La Morangis ou la Plissay (from Pièces de viole, Troisième Divertissement) | 6:57 min | - |
Albums featuring Jean-Baptiste Forqueray
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Froberger, Sweelinck, Rameau, Forqueray, Scarlatti, Bach, Soler, Marcin Świątkiewicz – Cromatica: The Art Of Moving Souls(CD, Album) | 2017 | cpo |
| 2 |  |
Antoine Forqueray, Jean-Baptiste Antoine Forqueray, Michèle Dévérité – Forqueray... Ou Les Tourments De L'Âme(5×CD, ) | 2017 | Harmonia Mundi s.a. |
| 3 |  |
Antoine Et Jean-Baptiste Forqueray, Gustav Leonhardt – Pièces De Clavecin | 2015 | Diapason |
| 4 |  |
Antoine Forqueray, Jean-Baptiste Forqueray, Michael Borgstede – Works for harpsichord(2×CD, Stereo) | 2011 | Brilliant Classics |
| 5 |  |
Antoine Forqueray & Jean-Baptiste Antoine Forqueray - Ketil Haugsand – Pièces De Viole Mises En Pièces De Clavecin(2×CD, ) | 2011 | Simax Classics |
| 6 |  |
Marin Marais, Jean de Sainte-Colombe, Jean-Baptiste Lully, Jean-Baptiste Antoine Forqueray, François Couperin, Sainte Colombe Le Fils – Leçon De Ténèbres(CD, ) | 2004 | La Repubblica - Sabato Musica |
| 7 |  |
Forqueray, Forqueray - Mitzi Meyerson – Pièces De Viole Mises En Pièces De Clavecin Paris 1747(2×CD, Stereo) | 2002 | MDG |
| 8 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Forqueray, Charivari Agréable Simfonie – Jupiter (Orchestra Transcriptions & Chamber Music)(CD, Album) | 1999 | Signum Records |
| 9 |  |
Jean-Baptiste Antoine Forqueray, Stefano Lorenzetti – Pieces de Clavecin(CD, Album) | 1998 | Dynamic (4) |
| 10 |  |
Leclair, Forqueray, Mondonville, Duphly, Guillemain, Simon Standage, Lars Ulrik Mortensen – Violin Sonatas, Vol. 1(CD, Album) | 1992 | Chandos |
| 11 |  |
Forqueray, Yannick Le Gaillard – Œuvre Intégrale Pour Clavecin | 1984 | Le Chant Du Monde |
Videos featuring Jean-Baptiste Forqueray
Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745) - ...ou les tourments de l'âme (Michèle Dévérité, 2017) 4cd´s+cd Bonus
Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745)
...ou les tourments de l'âme (Michèle Dévérité, 2017) 4cd´s+cd Bonus
Disque 1
1 Jean-Baptiste Forqueray I. La Ferrand - Détaché et d'une belle exécution Troisième Suite in D Major
2 II. La Régente - Noblement et soutenu
Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745) - L’Œuvre pour Clavecin (Le Gaillard, 1993)
Antoine Forqueray (1672-1745)
L’Œuvre pour Clavecin (Le Gaillard, 1993)
Première Suite
Allemande : La Laborde 5:01
La Forqueray 4:18
La Cottin 2:55
La Bellmont 2:26
La Portugaise 4:18
La Couperin 3:40
Deuxième Suite
Le Bouron 2:55
La Mandoline 3:35
La
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