Short bio Louis-Antoine Dornel
Full biography Louis-Antoine Dornel
Louis-Antoine Dornel was a French composer who lived in the late-baroque era, born around 1680 in Paris. His father was a bassoonist in the king's band, which exposed Dornel to a variety of music from an early age. This early exposure to music led him to pursue a career in music too.
Dornel is best known for his compositions for the Flute and the Recorder. While it's not clear who his music teachers were, it's evident that he was exposed to Jean Baptiste Lully's music and style, which can be found in his music. Dornel worked as a church organist at the Sainte-Madeleine-en-la-Cité in Paris for over 30 years, which did not allow him to compose as much as he would have liked.
Despite his limited output, Dornel's compositions were unique and innovative. His music was a blend of French and Italian styles, which was popular at the time but still created an individual flair. His works are notable for their intricate ornamentation, unusual harmonies, and demanding technical requirements.
Dornel's most notable works include his Suites for Recorders, which consist of seven suites and a Chaconne for two recorders and basso continuo. These works, like his other compositions, showcase his mastery of musical composition.
Due to Dornel's lack of musical output, his music has been overshadowed by other more celebrated composers. Still, it's worth noting that Dornel's music was ahead of its time in the innovations and new ideas it presented, making it a valuable addition to the Baroque repertoire.
Compositions featuring Louis-Antoine Dornel
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suite en trio No. 01 in G minor | 12:50 min | Chamber Music | 1709 |
| 2 | Suite No.3 for flute & continuo in D minor, Op. 2/11 | 17:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 3 | Sonate en trio in A minor, Op. 3/6 | 9:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 4 | Sonates en trio (8) for recorder & 2 violins, Op. 3 | Chamber Music | - | |
| 5 | Suite for organ in B flat major | 7:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Suite for organ in B minor | 11:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Suite for organ in C major | 10:08 min | Keyboard | - |
| 8 | Suite for organ in D major | 7:04 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Suite No.1 for flute & continuo in G major, Op. 2/9 | 13:09 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 10 | Suite No.2 for flute & continuo in B minor, Op. 2/10 | 8:01 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 11 | Sonate en Quatours, for 2 oboes, English horn, bassoon | Chamber Music | - | |
| 12 | Suite No.4 for flute & continuo in D minor, Op. 2/12 | 3:04 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 13 | Suitte en Trio in A major, for chamber ensemble | 11:05 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 14 | Suitte en Trio in A minor, for chamber ensemble | 11:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 15 | Suitte en Trio in D major, for chamber ensemble | 11:19 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 16 | Suitte en Trio in E minor, for chamber ensemble | 12:33 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 17 | Suitte en Trio in E minor, for chamber ensemble | 11:42 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 18 | Suitte en Trio in G major, for chamber ensemble | 10:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 19 | Symphony en Quatuour | 7:07 min | Symphony | - |
| 20 | Pièces d'orgue in A major | 9:10 min | Keyboard | - |
| 21 | Concert de Simphonie No. 2 (from Book 3) | 5:26 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Concert de Simphonie No. 5 (from Book 3) | 6:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Concert de Simphonie No. 6 (from Book 3) | 12:10 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 24 | Concert en trio No. 2 | 6:17 min | Orchestral | - |
| 25 | Concert No 1 in A | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 26 | La Fin des Siècles, cantate spirituelle | 8:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 27 | La Marquise | 1:50 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 28 | La Marsillac, Suite en Duo in E minor | 9:29 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Chaconne for flute & continuo in D major | 3:58 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 30 | Pièces de clavecin, 6 suites for harpsichord | Keyboard | - | |
| 31 | Quartet sonata, for 4 recorders | 7:35 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Sonata en quatuor | 8:13 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 33 | Sonata for oboe & continuo | 7:12 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 34 | Sonata for violin No. 2 in D minor ("La Couperin"), Op. 2/2 | 6:37 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 35 | Sonata for violin No. 4 in D major ("La Forcroy"), Op. 2/4 | 11:24 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 36 | Sonata No 2 "La Couprin" | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - | |
| 37 | Sonatas (8) for violin solo & suites (4) for flute & continuo, Op. 2 | Chamber Music | - |
Albums featuring Louis-Antoine Dornel
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Clérambault, Couperin, Dornel, Hotteterre, La Barre, Lambert, Lully, Marais, Rébillé, Visée, Barthold Kuijken, Immanuel Davis, Arnie Tanimoto, Donald Livingston (2) – La Magnifique: Flute Music For The Court Of Louis XIV(CD, Album) | 2021 | Naxos |
| 2 |  |
Ensemble Résonances, Marais, Hotteterre, Dornel, Philidor, de Visée – Un salon de musique(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2014 | NoMadMusic |
| 3 |  |
Hotteterre • Dornel • Philidor • Couperin - Paul Dombrecht • Wieland Kuijken • Robert Kohnen – French Oboe Music | 2010 | Accent |
| 4 |  |
Louis-Antoine Dornel - Musica Barocca – Six Suittes En Trio(CD, ) | 2008 | Naxos |
| 5 |  |
Louis-Antoine Dornel, Wilbert Hazelzet – Réflexions | 2000 | Glossa |
| 6 |  |
Quadro Hotteterre − Francesco Turini / Tarquinio Merula / Louis-Antoine Dornel / Marin Marais – Marais, Turini, Merula, Dornel(CD, Compilation, Stereo) | 1987 | EMI-Bovema Holland |
| 7 |  |
Philidor • Dornel • Maris / Philidor Ensemble – Suites & Conert(LP) | 1983 | Philips |
| 8 |  |
Antoine Dornel, Catherine Caumont – Pièces De Clavecin(2×LP, Album) | 1981 | Auvidis |
| 9 |  |
Het Amsterdams Barokensemble Musica Da Camera – Het Amsterdams Barokensemble Musica Da Camera - Werken Van Corelli, Uccellini, Händel, Dornel, Hacquart | 1975 | Harlekijn |
| 10 |  |
Raphael Tambyeff, Claude Balbastre, Marc Antoine Charpentier, Pierre Dandrieu, Jean-François Dandrieu, Louis-Claude Daquin, Antoine Dornel, Guillaume Lasceux, Nicolas Lebègue – Noëls Français Des Grands Compositeurs Des 17-18° S.(LP, Stereo) | 1974 | Arion |
| 11 |  |
Le Begue / Lasceux / Couperin / Guilain / Corrette / Dornel / André Isoir, Xavier Darasse, René Saorgin – A Survey Of The World Greatest Organ Music - France - Volume II(3×LP, Box Set, ) | 1973 | VOX (6) |
| 12 |  |
René Saorgin, Louis-Antoine Dornel – Saint-Chinian(7", 45 RPM) | 1968 | Musique De Tous Les Temps |
| 13 |  |
Quadro Hotteterre − Turini / Merula / Dornel / Marais – Turini, Merula, Dornel, Marais(LP, Album) | - | His Master's Voice |
| 14 |  |
Pauline Aubert , Clavecin Gaveau / Jacques Duphly - Pancrace Royer - Antoine Dornel - Marin Marais – Le Clavecin Français(LP, Stereo) | - | Mode Serie |
| 15 |  |
Louis-Antoine Dornel, Gilles Harlé, La Simphonie Du Marais, Hugo Reyne – Pièces D'Orgue & Simphonies(CD, ) | - | Tempéraments |
Videos featuring Louis-Antoine Dornel
Pauline Aubert (harpsichord) 'Le Clavecin Français' Duphly Royer Dornel Marais
Pauline Aubert (harpsichord builder Gaveau) Le Clavecin Français
Label: Mode Serie CMDINT 9807 (also released as CONTREPOINT - MC 20123 and Vogue MC 20123)
Series: Collection Universelle
Year not mentioned in the documentation. (196?)
In http://www.world
René Saorgin at the historic organ of Saint Chinian
René Saorgin joue à l’orgue de Saint-Chinian
LOUIS-ANTOINE DORNEL (1685-1765) : Pièces d’Orgue
00:00 Prélude
G.O. Bourdon 8. Montre 8. Prestant 4. Doublette 2.
Pos. Bourdon 8. Montre 4. Doublette 2. Plein Jeu 5 rgs (claviers accouplés).
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