Jean-Paul-Égide Martini

Jean-Paul-Égide Martini was a French composer of German birth, born on August 31, 1741, in Freystadt, Bavaria. He is best known for his vocal romance "Plaisir d'amour," which remains one of his most enduring compositions. Martini's career flourished in France, where he became a prominent figure in aristocratic and royal circles. He composed music for various patrons, including the Duc de Condé, and was involved in several significant musical positions, such as being a conductor at the Theatre Feydeau and later an inspector at the Conservatory. After the French Revolution, he continued to compose, writing music for Napoleon's marriage and for the restored royal court. His final composition was a Requiem Mass for Louis XVI, performed in 1816.

Martini's music often blended traditional forms with modern theatricality, and his works include operas like "L'amoureux de quinze ans" and "Sappho." He was also known for his church music, which was more dramatic than strictly religious. Throughout his career, Martini adapted to the changing political landscape of France, maintaining his influence as a composer until his death on February 14, 1816. The recent releases listed do not appear to be directly related to his original compositions but rather arrangements or unrelated works.

Genres

Classical

Baroque

Opera

Choral

Chamber Music

Early Music

Art Song

Latest Release

Jean Paul Égide Martini: Plaisir d'amour (Arr. for flute by Claudio Ferrarini)

Jean-Paul-Égide Martini

Single - Released October 13, 2023