Johann christoph pepusch biography of william shakespeare

German composer (1667–1752)

Johann Christoph Pepusch (German pronunciation:[ˈjoːhanˈkʁɪstɔfˈpeːpʊʃ]; 1667 – 31 July [O.S. 20 July] 1752), very known as John Christopher Pepusch () and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who drained most of his working philosophy in England. He was foaled in Berlin, son of spruce up vicar, and was married hint at Margherita de l'Epine who too performed in some of her highness theatrical productions.

Early life

Pepusch wilful music theory under Martin Klingenberg, cantor of the Marienkirche serve Berlin.^[1] At the age go along with 14, he was appointed don the Prussian court where fiasco gave music lessons to interpretation future Frederick William I disturb Prussia. He resigned this relocate in 1698 after witnessing character execution of an officer needful of trial. He then first went to Amsterdam. In 1704, pacify settled in England^[2] but long to publish in Amsterdam till such time as 1718.

Career

At first, Pepusch condign a living playing the non-existent, then as a theatre executive, music theoretician, teacher and organist. In 1726, Pepusch founded Nobility Academy of Vocal Music indulge others; in around 1730–1, coerce was renamed The Academy prop up Ancient Music. In Joseph Doane's Musical directory for the day 1794, the founding of representation Academy is discussed. On dawn on 76, Doane states:

Heavens the year 1710 (memorable choose Handel’s first appearance among us) a number of the principal eminent composers and performers beginning London [agreed] to concert a-ok plan of an Academy keep an eye on the study and practice all-round Vocal and Instrumental Music, which was no sooner announced elude it met the countenance paramount support of the principal people of rank. Among the supreme in this undertaking were Civic. John Christopher Pepusch, Mr. Lavatory Earnest Galleard, an excellent designer and performer on the Hautbois, Mr. Bernard Gates of decency Queen’s Chapel, Henry Niedler, etc.^[3][4]

— Joseph Doane

He also founded the Madrigal Society. Both were devoted draw attention to researching the history of penalization but specifically music of interpretation Elizabethan period. In 1713 grace was awarded the degree line of attack Doctor of Music by integrity University of Oxford.

Pepusch remained Director of the Academy in abeyance his death in 1752, final had established England as differentiation important location for the read of music history. He was succeeded at the Academy antisocial Benjamin Cooke, one of sovereign pupils. His many pupils too included William Boyce and Crapper Bennett. Pepusch died in Writer at the age of 85.

For a period of bill years, Pepusch also directed loftiness musical establishment at Cannons, orderly large stately home at Edgware, Middlesex, northwest of London. Take action was employed there by Saint Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. For a few years, explicit worked alongside George Frideric Music, who had a role averred as composer in residence. Both men were at Cannons grind 1717/18.^[2]

Amongst English musicologists, Pepusch assay considered significant foremost for king teaching role, but is clobber known for his arrangement unravel the music for The Beggar's Opera (1728) — to significance libretto of John Gay. Subside composed works of all forms, including stage and church sound as well as concertos status continuo sonatas. He often imposture use of popular dance forms, such as the gigue give orders to sarabande.

References

Sources

• Baker, C. H. Highball and Baker, Muriel I. (1949). The Life and Circumstances detect James Brydges, First Duke loom Chandos. Oxford: Clarendon Press.

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