Jean Mazuel the Elder
Jean Mazuel the Elder (* 1560 in Paris ; † around 1618 there ) was a classical instrumental musician and member of the Parisian family of musicians Mazuel at the time of the Baroque.
Jean Mazuel was the son of the violinist Adrien Mazuel . His son was the musician Michel Mazuel . Within the family of musicians there are two other Jean Mazuel : the composer Jean Mazuel (father) (1568-1616) and his son Jean Mazuel (son) . These are agreements made by his paternal uncle Guillaume Mazuel .
Mazuel belonged to a group of orchestral musicians in 1598. In two other orchestral groups he played the dessus de violon , i.e. the viola da gamba , and the cornet , sometimes also the flute .
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- John S. Powell: Mazuel, Mazuet (family). In: MGG Online (subscription required). Jean Mazuel the Elder is listed here as "Jean Mazuel II".
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Mazuel, Jean, the elder |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Instrumental musician and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1560 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Paris |
| DATE OF DEATH | around 1618 |
| Place of death | Paris |