Guillaume Poitevin
Guillaume Poitevin (born October 2, 1646 in Boulbon near Tarascon , † January 26, 1706 in Aix-en-Provence ) was a French serpentine wind player , conductor and composer.
He received his musical training at the choir school in Avignon and then worked in the chapel of the cathedral in Aix-en-Provence. After a few years as an instrumentalist - he played the serpent, which was often used to reinforce the male voices because of its rough tone - he was given the post of Kapellmeister there in 1667, which he held until his death. He was also a teacher with an excellent reputation.
According to tradition, he was a very productive composer of great mastery, but his work has only survived in fragments, so only parts of various masses exist , which, however, confirm the judgment of his contemporaries about him.
Web links
- John Hajdu Heyer: Poitevin, Guillaume. In: Grove Music Online (English; subscription required).
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Poitevin, Guillaume |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French serpent wind player, conductor and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | October 2, 1646 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Boulbon |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 26, 1706 |
| Place of death | Aix-en-Provence |