François Joseph Gossec
François Joseph Gossec (1734–1829) was a French composer, violinist and conductor.
Also recorded as François-Joseph Gossec.
François Joseph Gossec in brief
- Born
- 1734
- Died
- 1829
- Known for
- composer, violinist, conductor and independent publisher
- Place of birth
- Vergnies
Overview
Born at Vergnies in 1734, died at Passy in 1829.
In detail
training under André-Joseph Blavier and Jean-Philippe Rameau is recorded. Bernhard Crusell, Félix Cazot and Charles-Simon Catel are recorded as having studied under François Joseph Gossec. the recorded working language is French.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony. The authority associates the name with classical music.
Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris. Positions recorded include opera director. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.
Works named in the authority record are Thésée and Gavotte in D Major, RH 318.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.
Sources
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- 1.
“François-Joseph Gossec”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q313667: François Joseph Gossec
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