François Martin (composer)
François Martin (* 1727 ; † 1757 in Paris ) was a French composer and cellist .
François Martin received his musical education in the court orchestra of Louis, the 6th Duke of Gramont . From the 1740s he was principal cellist at the Paris Opera .
Works
The majority of his compositions are instrumental works in the style of the pre-classical period , there are also a few small cantatas and motets from his pen.
- Six Symphonies et Ouvertures op. 4 (Paris, 1751) The three three-movement symphonies are in the Italian style, the three overtures have French features.
- several trios for 2 violins and cello
- several sonatas and dances
Web links
- Sheet music and audio files by François Martin (composer) in the International Music Score Library Project
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| SURNAME | Martin, François |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French cellist and composer of the early classical period |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1727 |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1757 |
| Place of death | Paris |