François
Francoeur was also the son of a French string player, a member of the famed 24 Violons du roi chamber orchestra to
which the son was also appointed in 1730.
In 1760, Francoeur fils became
Music Master to King Louis XV. His
surviving compositions date from around 1774 and include several ballets,
operas and two books of violin sonatas. Though contemporary with
that of Haydn and Mozart, Francoeur's music shows relatively few of the courtly
mannerisms that abound in classical music directly sponsored by royalty.
Rather, it has more of an "advanced Rococo"
character. Callipygian Players
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François Francoeur
Pastourelle Play
Recorded on 10/21/2009, uploaded on 02/03/2010
Musician's or Publisher's Notes
Pastourelle, from Sonata I Francoeur
François Francoeur was also the son of a French string player, a member of the famed 24 Violons du roi chamber orchestra to which the son was also appointed in 1730. In 1760, Francoeur fils became Music Master to King Louis XV. His surviving compositions date from around 1774 and include several ballets, operas and two books of violin sonatas. Though contemporary with that of Haydn and Mozart, Francoeur's music shows relatively few of the courtly mannerisms that abound in classical music directly sponsored by royalty. Rather, it has more of an "advanced Rococo" character. Callipygian Players
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Sonata in G minor
Cantate Deo
What can we poor females do?
If music be the food of love
Fairest Isle
Love thou art best
Sonata VIII
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