Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Nationality: French
Born: 1634-1704
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Born: 1634-1704
Education/Training:
Studied with Giacomo Carissimi in Rome
Best Known For:
The prelude to his motet Te Deum, which is played before broadcasts from the European Broadcasting Union and during Eurovision
Notable Compositions:
Filius prodigus, Sacrificium Abrami, Le Reniement de saint Pierre, Te Deum
Assignments:
Was the house composer to Marie de Lorraine, Duchess of Guise; Composed devotional pieces for the private chapel of Louis XIV's son; Served as music master to the Jesuits; Served as music master of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris from 1698 until his death
Curious Facts:
There is a legend claiming that Charpentier originally moved to Rome to study painting until he was discovered by Carissimi, but there is no documentation to back up this story
REPERTOIRE: Te Deum
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| The Spirit of Christmas | Dec 13, 1975 |
| The Spirit of Christmas | Dec 14, 1975 |
REPERTOIRE: Messe de Minuit
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Annual Christmas Echoes Concert | Dec 21, 1969 |
| El Camino College Christmas Concert | Dec 19, 1969 |
REPERTOIRE: Messe de Minuit pour Noël (Midnight Mass for Chirstmas Eve)
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
REPERTOIRE: Kyrie
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
REPERTOIRE: Gloria
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
REPERTOIRE: Credo
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
REPERTOIRE: Sanctus
| Concert Details | Date |
|---|---|
| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
REPERTOIRE: Agnus Dei
| Concert Details | Date |
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| Rejoice! | Dec 13, 2009 |
