André Campra

André Campra (1660–1744) was a French composer, choreographer and harpsichordist.

Also recorded as Andre Campra.

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Overview

Born at Aix-en-Provence in 1660, died at Versailles in 1744.

In detail

Jean Gilles is recorded as having studied under André Campra. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Employment is recorded with Académie royale de musique. Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Works named in the authority record are L'Europe galante, Les fêtes vénitiennes and Alcine.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “André Campra”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313860: André Campra

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