Short bio Willem de Fesch
Full biography Willem de Fesch
Willem de Fesch was a notable composer and musician of the Baroque period. He was born in Alkmaar, Netherlands in 1687 and died in 1761. His father was a violinist and de Fesch inherited his musical talent from him. He received his early music education from his father and then studied under the famous Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Vivaldi, in Venice.
De Fesch was a multi-talented musician, proficient in playing several instruments, including the violin, harpsichord, and violoncello. He was also an accomplished composer, writing numerous works for orchestras, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments.
Although he spent many years in England, where he was appointed as the director of music at the chapel royal of George II, he was not as well-known as some of his contemporaries, such as Handel and Vivaldi. Despite this, his music was highly regarded by his peers and critics, who described his compositions as having a unique blend of Italian and French styles.
De Fesch's works include orchestral suites, concerti grossi, sonatas for various instruments, and chamber music. He also wrote a considerable amount of music for the church, including oratorios, cantatas, and anthems.
In addition to being a prolific composer, de Fesch was also a respected performer. He participated in several concerts and festivals throughout his career and was a favorite among audiences and fellow musicians.
Overall, Willem de Fesch was an accomplished Baroque composer whose music has stood the test of time. His compositions continue to be performed and appreciated by music lovers around the world.
Albums featuring Willem de Fesch
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Willem de Fesch, La Sfera Armoniosa, Lidewij van der Voort, Mike Fentross – Concerti Grossi And Violin Concerto(CD, Album) | 2021 | Challenge Classics |
| 2 |  |
Lully, De Fesch, Mozart, Bach, Rameau, Rosenmüller, Viviani, Vitali - Antonio Carretta, Giovanni Petrone, Aldo Caterina, Gerardo Treviso – Airs De Trompette (17th And 18th Century Music For Trumpet, Trombone And Organ)(CD, Album) | 2021 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 3 |  |
Roman, Fux, Corrette, Vivaldi, de Fesch, Telemann, Avondano, Handel, Rameau, Concerto Grosso Berlin, Marie Friederike Schöder – A Cavalier's Tour Through Baroque Europe(CD, Album) | 2012 | Berlin Classics |
| 4 |  |
Willem de Fesch - Musica Ad Rhenum • Jed Wentz – Joseph | 2001 | NM Classics |
| 5 |  |
Willem de Fesch, Musica Ad Rhenum, Jed Wentz – VI Concerti Opera Quinta(CD, Album) | 1999 | NM Classics |
| 6 |  |
Henri Ledroit, Schütz, da Viadana, Buxtehude, de Fesch - Ricercar Consort – Enregistrements Inédits(CD, ) | 1987 | Ricercar |
| 7 |  |
M. Haydn, B. Marcello, W. De Fesch, G. Finger, A. Vivaldi, Zdeněk Pulec, The Czech Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Libor Pešek – Zdeněk Pulec Trombone Recital(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1986 | Supraphon |
| 8 |  |
Willem de Fesch, Wilbert Hazelzet, Monica Huggett, Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Ton Koopman – 2 Concerti Grossi, 2 Concerti Per Flauto, 2 Concerti Per Violino | 1983 | Philips |
| 9 |  |
Willem de Fesch - Dejan Mijajev & Musici Academici – VIII Concerto's In Seven Parts Opus X(2×LP, Album, Stereo) | 1981 | Alpha (34) |
| 10 |  |
The Los Angeles Baroque Players - Johann Friedrich Fasch - Karl Stamitz - Johann Sebastian Bach - Willem de Fesch – Trio Sonatas By Fasch, Stamitz, Bach, De Fesch(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1979 | Crystal Records (5) |
| 11 |  |
Willem de Fesch / Georg Telemann / Carl Philip Emanuel Bach, Rob Kraanen Hobo Trio – Trio Sonatas For Oboe And Basso Continuo | 1978 | Symphonica |
| 12 |  |
Geminiani, Marcello, De Fesch, Zocarini, Picinetti, Hans Meier, Inge Sauer – Frühe Cellosonaten(LP) | 1976 | Impromptu |
| 13 |  |
Han de Vries, Marcello, Telemann, De Fesch – No Title(LP, Stereo) | 1973 | La Voz De Su Amo |
| 14 |  |
Willem de Fesch, Louis Gilis, Raymond Schroyens – Six Sonates Pour Hautbois Et Continuo - Zes Sonaten Voor Hobo En Continuo(LP, Album) | 1973 | Alpha Brussels |
| 15 |  |
Antonio Mahaut, Nicolaas Lentz, Willem de Fesch, Pieter Hellendaal, Johannes van Bree – Flute Concerto In E Minor / Harpsichord Concerto No. 1 In B Flat Major / Violin Concerto In A Minor Op. III/6 / Concerto Grosso In G Minor Op.3 No. 1 / Allegro For 4 S | 1968 | Donemus |
| 16 |  |
Han De Vries, Janny Van Wering, Carel Boomkamp - De Fesch – Sonata Nr 3 In E Minor(7", EP) | 1966 | Iramac |
| 17 |  |
Torelli / de Caix d'Hervelois / Telemann / Albinoni / de Fesch - Orchestre De La Camerata Academica Du Mozarteum De Salzbourg Sous La Direction De Bernhard Paumgartner – Barockmusik | 1956 | Le Club Français Du Disque |
| 18 |  |
W. de Fesch / C.F. Ruppe / P. Hellendaal / B. Ruloffs / H. Focking - Monica Huggett, Wilbert Hazelzet, Tini Mathot, Ton Koopman, Richte van der Meer – 18e Eeuwse Nederlandse Kamermuziek(LP, Promo) | - | Clavigram |
| 19 |  |
Telemann - Händel - De Fesch - D. Purcell - Couperin - Elly Baghuis, Jan Althof, Veronika Hampe – Blokfluitrecital(LP, Reissue, Stereo) | - | Decca |
| 20 |  |
Henri-Jacques de Croes, Willem de Fesch, Dirk Lippens, Philip Benoit, Collegium Instrumentale Brugense, Patrick Peire – Concerti Flandriae(CD, ) | - | Eufoda |
| 21 |  |
Ruth Hellmann, Diethard Hellmann - Günter Raphael, Albert Becker, Willem de Fesch, Tommaso Vitali, Johann Sebastian Bach – Violine Orgel Cembalo(LP, Album) | - | Not On Label |
| 22 |  |
Willem de Fesch, Orchestre D'auvergne, Arie van Beek – Concerti Grossi And Violin Concertos(CD, ) | - | Olympia (2) |
| 23 |  |
Telemann, Valentine, Williams, de Fesch, Boismortier - Annegret Schaub, Peter Jenne, Heiner Kühner, Dieter Leicht – Blockflöte Und Oboe Im Europäischen Barock(LP) | - | Pelca |
| 24 |  |
De Fesch, Gabrielli, Telemann, J.Chr.Fr. Bach, Geminiani, Jürg Tenger – Musik Für Barockcello(LP, Stereo) | - | Jecklin |
| 25 |  |
De Fesch - Locatelli - Quentin - Händel - Sonata Da Camera – Sonata Da Camera(LP, Mono) | - | Columbia |
| 26 |  |
de Fesch / Scarlatti / Telemann / Bach - Le Collegium Musicum Saarensis – Les Grandes Maîtres Baroques (17e Et 18e Siècles)(LP) | - | Le Club Français Du Disque |
| 27 |  |
Haakon Stotijn, Albert De Klerk, Antonio Vivaldi, Willem de Fesch, Santo Lapis – Sonatas For Oboe And Organ(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) | - | CNR |
| 28 |  |
Willem De Fesch - Pietro Antonio Locatelli - Jean-Baptiste Quentin - Georg Friedrich Händel – Sonata Da Camera(LP, Compilation) | - | Columbia |
| 29 |  |
Pieter Hellendaal, Unico Wilhelm Graaf van Wassenaer, Johann Christian Schickhardt, Willem de Fesch, Albertus Groneman, Conrad Friedrich Hurlebusch – Hollandsche Meesters - Nederlandse Componisten Uit De Gouden Eeuw Van De Barok(2×CD, Compilation) | - | Hollandsche Meesters |
| 30 |  |
De Fesch / Sweelinck / Locatelli / Hellendaal - Ensemble Benedetto Marcello – Dutch Masters(CD, Compilation) | - | Accolade (7) |
Videos featuring Willem de Fesch
Willem de Fesch (1687-1761) - Concerti Grossi & Violin Concertos (Mike Fentross, 2021)
Willem de Fesch (1687-1761)
Concerti Grossi & Violin Concertos (Mike Fentross, 2021)
Tracklist:
00:00:03 Concerto Grosso in D Major, Op10 No.4
00:12:53 Concerto Grosso in C Major, Op. 3 No. 1
00:20:48 Concerto Grosso in E Minor, Op. 3 No. 5
00:27:48 Viol
Willem De Fesch (1687-1761) - 8 concerto's in seven parts, Op.10
Willem De Fesch (1687-1761)
8 concerto's in seven parts, Op.10
Musici Academici, Dejan MIJAJEV, dir.
Dejan Mijajev & Erik Baeten (violins)
Emmanuel Pirard & Jean-Paul Pirard (flutes)
Greet Gils & Tina De Mey (violoncello)
Luc Van Vaerenbergh (Cembalo)
Hollandsche Meesters - Nederlandse Komponisten uit de gouden eeuw van de Barok
Hollandsche Meesters - Nederlandse Komponisten uit de gouden eeuw van de Barok
Willem De Fesch (1687-1761) - Joseph
Willem De Fesch (1687-1761)
Joseph
Libreto: https://www.brilliantclassics.com/media/1622007/96107-de-fesch-libretto-download.pdf
Soloist: Tom Sol
Choir: Nationaal Kinderkoor
Choir: Viri Cantores
Conductor: Jed Wentz
Ensemble: Musica Ad Rhenum
Composer: W
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