Jean-Baptiste Jadin
Jean-Baptiste Jadin (born September 9, 1744 in Namür , † around 1790 in Paris ) was a violinist and composer from the Habsburg Netherlands (today's Belgium) .
Jean-Baptiste Jadin, like his brothers François and Georges Jadin, was employed as a musician at the Namür Cathedral, and at the same time they were members of the episcopal chamber ensemble. Around 1763 he was a brief member of the court orchestra of the governor of the Habsburg Netherlands, Prince Karl Alexander of Lorraine . From around 1765, Jean-Baptiste Jadin worked in the court orchestra of Versailles , as well as piano and violin teacher.
Two of his children, Louis Emmanuel Jadin and Hyacinthe Jadin , became famous composers and performers.
Works (selection)
All five collections composed by Jadin were printed in Brussels
- 6 string quartets op.1 (Brussels, 1777)
- 6 symphonies op.4 (Brussels, 1778)
- 6 trios for 2 violins and cello op.5 (Brussels, 1778)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Jadin, Jean-Baptiste |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Jadin, Jean |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French violinist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 9, 1744 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Namur |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1790 |
| Place of death | Paris |