Charles-Hubert Gervais

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Charles-Hubert Gervais (born February 19, 1671 in Paris ; † January 15, 1744 there ) was a French conductor and composer.

He was the son of Hubert Gervais, a valet of the Duke of Orléans . He received his training from the musicians of the Duke's court orchestra. He was fortunate to be a friend and music teacher of the son of Duke Philippe II of Orléans , who later became regent of France. In 1722 he was promoted to vice-bandmaster of the “Chapelle Royale”. Here he worked until his death.

Works

He created several cantatas and numerous "Grands Motets" and "Petits Motets", the typical motets in the French style. He also composed some stage works and arias.

  • "Méduse" (Claude Boyer), Tragédie en musique prologue in 5 acts (1697 Paris, Opera)
  • "Penthée" (Charles-Auguste de la Fare), Tragédie en musique Prologue 5 acts (around 1703 in Paris, Palais Royal) (together with Philip II of Orleáns)
  • “Suite d'Armide ou Jérusalem délivrée” (Hilaire-Bernard Baron de Longepierre), Tragédie en musique Prolog 5 in acts (around 1704 in Fontainebleau) (together with Philip II of Orleáns)
  • "Hypermnestre" (Joseph de La Font), Tragédie en musique Prologue in 5 acts (1716 Paris, Opera)
  • "Les Amours de Protée" (Joseph de La Font), Ballet Prologue 3 acts (1720 Paris, Opera)

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