Willem de Fesch, born on August 26, 1687 in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, was an accomplished Dutch composer and virtuoso violinist of the Baroque era, whose career spanned the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is often considered one of the key Dutch figures in the transition from the Baroque to the Classical style in music. After receiving his initial musical training in Amsterdam, de Fesch enjoyed a successful career in both the Netherlands and England, where his work as a violinist, conductor, and composer brought him considerable renown.

Throughout his life, de Fesch produced a significant oeuvre that included operas, oratorios, chamber music, and vocal works, although he is especially renowned for his instrumental compositions. His style combined the richness of the Dutch Baroque tradition with the emerging galant and early Classical idioms. Some of his most notable works are his concerti grossi and violin concertos, which demonstrate a fine balance between melodic elegance and formal innovation, exemplified by the recently celebrated releases "Willem de Fesch: Concerti Grossi & Violin Concertos" and "Willem De Fesch: VI Concerti Opera Quinta." Not only do these works showcase de Fesch's adeptness with string instruments, but they also highlight his contributions to the development of the concerto form. Additionally, "De Fesch: Joseph" and "Willem de Fesch: Seis Sonatas para Violoncello y Clavecín" underscore his versatility and the lyrical quality of his chamber music, further solidifying his reputation as a key Baroque composer whose music resonates well beyond his era.

Genres

Dutch Baroque

Latest Release

De Fesch: Joseph

Willem de Fesch•

Musica ad Rhenum•

Jed Wentz

Album - 66 Tracks - Released January 29, 2021