Richard Jones (composer)
Richard Jones (* late 17th century; † January 20, 1744 in London ) was an English violinist and composer of the late Baroque.
Life
According to the music critic John Hawkins, Richard Jones was a member of the orchestra at the Theater Royal Drury Lane in London before 1723 . From 1730 he took over the position of concert master in succession to Giovanni Stefano Carbonelli . As a violinist, he was known for his Italian style ornamentation technique and his double fingering technique. He worked as a violin teacher, the composer Michael Christian Festing is counted among his students.
Works (selection)
- Stage and vocal works
- Apollo and Daphne , Masquerade (1725, music lost)
- The Miser , Pantomime (1726, music lost; only a piano reduction is available)
- The Mock Doctor , ballet opera (1732, music lost)
- Hymen's Triumph , pantomime (1737, music lost)
- While in a Lovely Rurall Seat , Cantata (1720)
- Instrumental
- 6 Suites or Setts of Lessons for harpsichord (1732)
- 8 Chamber Air's for violin and basso continuo , op.2 (1735)
- 6 Suites of Lessons for violin and basso continuo, op.3 (1741)
Discography (selection)
- 6 Suites or Sets or Lessons for the Harpsichord , Harpsichord, Mitzi Meyerson; Label: Glossa
- Chamber Airs for a Violin (and Thorough Bass) op. 2, Kreeta-Maria Kentala (violin), Lauri Pulakka (cello), Mitzi Meyerson (harpsichord); Label: Glossa
Individual evidence
- ^ Richard Jones, curriculum vitae on the Eighteenth Century English Music website
- ^ Richard Jones, CV in Allmusic
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SURNAME | Jones, Richard |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English violinist and composer |
DATE OF BIRTH | 17th century |
DATE OF DEATH | January 20, 1744 |
Place of death | London |