Jean-Frederic Edelmann

Short bio Jean-Frederic Edelmann

Birthday: 1749

Died: 1794

Genre: Classical

Period: Classical

Full biography Jean-Frederic Edelmann

Jean-Frederic Edelmann was an 18th-century Alsatian composer, born on May 5, 1749, in Strasbourg, France. He was a famous harpsichordist, pianist, and teacher, as well as a composer. He is recognized as one of the prominent figures in his time for keyboard music.

Edelmann's tragic history involves him being a victim of the French Revolution. During this chaotic period, he became a much-traveled composer and writer. However, he was falsely accused and executed by the guillotine on July 17, 1794.

Despite his short life, Edelmann left a firm imprint on the musical world. He collaborated with Ignaz Moscheles in writing the "Methode des methodes de piano," which was considered a definitive textbook for the piano for decades. He also taught young composers such as Etienne-Nicolas Mhul, who became a famous composer in his own right.

In addition to his celebrated teaching, Edelmann composed various works, including symphonies, chamber music, and keyboard music. Edelmann's music is noted for its elegant and delicate melodies, a reflection of the mood and tastes of his time.

In conclusion, Jean-Frederic Edelmann was a prominent musician and composer of his era, who contributed significantly to the world of music. Despite his tragic end at the hands of the guillotine, his works and legacy remain significant and influential to this day.

Compositions featuring Jean-Frederic Edelmann

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Ariane dans l'Île de Naxos, opera		Opera	1782
2	Quartet for 2 violins, viola & keyboard in C minor, Op. 9/2	19:02 min	Chamber Music	1781
3	Quartet for 2 violins, viola & keyboard in D major, Op. 9/4	16:44 min	Chamber Music	1781
4	Quartet for 2 violins, viola & keyboard in E flat major, Op. 9/1	20:42 min	Chamber Music	1781
5	Quartet for 2 violins, viola & keyboard in G minor, Op. 9/3	8:14 min	Chamber Music	1781
6	Keyboard Sonata in D minor ("L'invocation spirituoso"), Op. 5/4	8:31 min	Keyboard	1777
7	Sonata for keyboard in C minor, Op. 5/3	7:37 min	Keyboard	1777
8	Sonata for keyboard in G minor, Op. 7/2	12:42 min	Keyboard	-
9	Sonata for keyboard in G minor, Op. 6/1	11:44 min	Keyboard	-
10	Sonata for keyboard in G minor, Op. 5/2	8:31 min	Keyboard	-
11	Sonata for keyboard in F sharp major, Op. 1/6	11:14 min	Keyboard	-
12	Sonata for keyboard in F minor, Op. 10/1	10:59 min	Keyboard	-
13	Sonata for keyboard in F major, Op. 2/2	11:51 min	Keyboard	-
14	Sonata for keyboard in E flat major, Op. 10/2	8:12 min	Keyboard	-
15	Sonata for keyboard in E flat major, Op. 7/1	14:12 min	Keyboard	-
16	Sonata for keyboard in D minor, Op. 6/2	6:07 min	Keyboard	-
17	Sonata for keyboard in D major, Op. 8/3	5:32 min	Keyboard	-
18	Sonata for keyboard in D major, Op. 1/3	7:45 min	Keyboard	-
19	Sonata for keyboard in C minor, Op. 10/3	8:47 min	Keyboard	-
20	Sonata for keyboard in C minor, Op. 8/1	12:47 min	Keyboard	-
21	Sonata for keyboard in C major, Op. 6/3	11:51 min	Keyboard	-
22	Sonata for keyboard in C major, Op. 2/3	11:25 min	Keyboard	-
23	Sonata for keyboard in C major, Op. 2/1	8:51 min	Keyboard	-
24	Sonata for keyboard in B flat major, Op. 2/6	11:56 min	Keyboard	-
25	Sonata for keyboard in A major, Op. 5/1	9:33 min	Keyboard	-
26	Sonata for keyboard in A major, Op. 1/4	10:02 min	Keyboard	-

Albums featuring Jean-Frederic Edelmann

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Jean-Frédéric Edelmann, Sylvie Pecot-Douatte – Twenty-One Sonatas For Keyboard(3×CD, )	2012	Phaia Music
2	Edelmann, Sylvie Pecot-Douatte – Sonates Opus V & VII(CD, )	1999	Calliope
3	Edelmann, Sylvie Pecot-Douatte – 7 Sonates Pour Clavecin(CD, )	1998	Calliope