Jean-Baptiste Singelée
Illustration — Jean-Baptiste Singelée Jean-Baptiste Singelée (25 September 1812 in Brussels – 29 September 1875 in Oostende) was a Belgian classical composer of the romantic period. Jean-Baptiste Singelée was born in Brussels and studied at the Royal Conservatoire there. He was the violin soloist at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie and directed orchestras there and in Ghent.
Also recorded as Jean-Baptiste Singelee
Jean-Baptiste Singelée
Belgian 19th century composer.
- Born
- 1812 · Brussels metropolitan area.
- Died
- 1875 · Ostend.
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Occupation
- conductor · composer · music educator · violinist · musician
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Illustration — Jean-Baptiste Singelée Jean-Baptiste Singelée (25 September 1812 in Brussels – 29 September 1875 in Oostende) was a Belgian classical composer of the romantic period. Jean-Baptiste Singelée was born in Brussels and studied at the Royal Conservatoire there. He was the violin soloist at the Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie and directed orchestras there and in Ghent.
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Singelée was one of the first composers to treat the saxophone as a serious classical instrument, evidenced by his composing over 30 Solos de Concours for saxophone and his students at the Paris Conservatory. 53, completed in 1857. In addition to his saxophone works, Singelée is credited with composing 12 concertos, many solo works for violin and other instruments as well as music for ballet.
His compositions include: • Quartet for Saxophones No. 1, Op. 53 • Duo concertant for soprano saxophone, alto saxophone and piano, Op. 55 • Fantaisie pastorale for soprano saxophone and piano, Op. 56 • Concerto for tenor saxophone and piano, Op. 57 • Concertino for alto saxophone and piano, Op. 78 • Solo de Concert for alto saxophone and piano, Op. 83 • Fantaisie brillante for alto saxophone and piano, Op. 87 • Septième solo de concert, Op. 93
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Jean-Baptiste Singelée is recorded as conductor, composer, music educator, violinist and musician.
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Jean-Baptiste Singelée died at Ostend.
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