Pierre van Maldere

Short bio Pierre van Maldere

Birthday: 1729 in Brussels, Belgium

Died: 1768 in Brussels, Belgium

Genre: Classical

Period: Classical

Full biography Pierre van Maldere

Pierre van Maldere (1729-1768) was a Flemish composer and violinist who made significant contributions to the music scene in Dublin during the mid-18th century. Although he primarily composed in the genres of comic opera, instrumental solos, and trio sonatas for the violin, he also dabbled in other forms of music.

One of his most notable achievements was directing a concert series in Dublin between 1751 and 1753. He was the first composer to introduce symphonies to Dublin, which became quite popular. His innovative approach to music-making earned him the reputation of Dublin's first symphonist.

Van Maldere wrote approximately forty different trio sonatas for the violin, which have stood the test of time and remain popular among classical music enthusiasts. He was also known for incorporating Irish folk music into his works, which added a unique flavor to his compositions.

Van Maldere's career was cut short when he passed away at the young age of 39. Nevertheless, his contributions to the music scene in Dublin and beyond continue to be recognized and celebrated. His music has been recorded and performed by many celebrated musicians, keeping his legacy alive.

Compositions featuring Pierre van Maldere

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Siciliana e vivace, for violin & continuo	7:40 min	Chamber Music	-
2	Symphony in A (Viola Obligata)	12:39 min	Symphony	-
3	Symphony in D major, Op. 5/1	16:30 min	Symphony	-
4	Symphony in F major	12:20 min	Symphony	-
5	Symphony in G major, VR 28	9:03 min	Symphony	-
6	Symphony in G minor, Op 4/1	16:06 min	Symphony	-
7	Symphony No. 13 in A major	12:04 min	Symphony	-
8	Symphony No. 18 in A major, VR 45	11:45 min	Symphony	-
9	Symphony No. 23 in E flat major, Op 4/5/VR 57	9:52 min	Symphony	-
10	Symphony No. 38 in D major, VR 78	14:21 min	Symphony	-
11	Symphony No. 43 in D major, VR 83	16:26 min	Symphony	-

Albums featuring Pierre van Maldere

#	Name album	Year	Music label
1	Henri-Jacques de Croes, Pieter Van Maldere, Eugène Godecharle, Project Boussu – Brussels Trio Sonatas(CD, )	2020	Etcetera (3)
2	Ensemble Apotheosis, Korneel Bernolet, Servaas De Konink, Pieter Van Maldere, Joseph-Hector Fiocco, Josse Boutmy – Flemish Baroque(CD, )	2014	Apotheosis Records (2)
3	Symphonies(CD, )	1999	Stylton
4	Pieter Van Maldere / Vienna Consortium di Archi E Fiati, Filip Bral, Thomas Wicky, Hans Mannes, Mike Fentross – Sonata A Violino Solo E Basso - Sinfonie(CD, Album)	1995	Eurynome
5	Pieter Van Maldere, Willem Gommaar Kennis, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Patrick Peire – Symphonia Flandriae(CD, )	1994	Eufoda
6	Boccherini • Van Maldere • Schwindl • Wesley / European Community Chamber Orchestra, Jörg Faerber – The Symphony In Europe, 1785	1986	Hyperion
7	Pieter Van Maldere, André & Yaga Siwy, Simone Vierset – VI Sonatas For Two Violins With A Bass For The Harpsichord Or Violoncello(LP)	1984	Monumenta Musica Bibliothecae Regiae Belgicae
8	Pieter van Maldere / Eugène Godecharle / André-Modeste Grétry / Henry Jacques De Croes – Pieter van Maldere / Eugène Godecharle / André-Modeste Grétry / Henry Jacques De Croes(LP, Promo, Stereo)	1980	His Master's Voice
9	Henri-Jacques de Croes, Pierre Van Maldere, Camerata Leodiensis, Hubert Schoonbroodt – Musique De La Cour De Bruxelles Sous Charles De Lorraine(LP, Stereo)	1980	Musique En Wallonie
10	Charles-Joseph Van Helmont / Henri-Jacques de Croes / André-Modeste Gretry / Pieter Van Maldere – Music In Castles And Cathedrals (III) Brussels At The Court Of Charles Of Lorraine(LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo)	1967	The Record Society
11	4 Symphonies	1966	Archive Production
12	Pierre Van Maldere, Les Solistes De Liège – 4 Symphonies(LP)	1966	Archive Production
13	P. van Maldere / Mozart / A. Sacchini – Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Westvlaams Vocaal Ensemble o.l.v. Patrick Peire – De Jonge Mozart En Zijn Tijd(LP, Stereo)	-	Eufoda
14	Carlos Surinach, The M-G-M Chamber Orchestra, François-Joseph Gossec, Pieter Van Maldere, André-Modeste Gretry, Louis-Nicolas Clérambault – Sinfonia in G Major, Op. 12, No. 2 / Danses From La Rosiere Republicaine / Symphony In B Flat Major, Op. 4, No. 3 /	-	MGM Records
15	Pieter Van Maldere - Collegium Instrumentale Brugense / Patrick Peire – Symphoniae(CD, Album)	-	Eufoda
16	Charles-Joseph Van Helmont, Pieter Van Maldere, Henri-Jacques de Croes, André-Modeste Gretry – At the Court of Charles and Lorraine in Brussels(LP, Stereo)	-	Erato

Videos featuring Pierre van Maldere

Project Boussu - Poco Andante (Eugène Godecharle)

Hi everyone, we hope you are safe, well and happy...

Here is a gift for 2021 from us to you. It's a track from our first album, out now on Etcetera Records. The video also features some nice photos. We hope you enjoy!

Please stay positive & healthy,

Geert