Anne Danican Philidor (11 April 1681 – 8 October 1728) was a French woodwind player and composer of the Philidor family. Born in Paris on 11 April 1681, his grandfather and father were also professional woodwind players in the king's service.[1] Anne was named for his godfather Anne Jules de Noailles.[2] His composition "L'Amour vainqueur" was given a court performance in 1697, financially backed by his godfather.[1][2] 1702 saw him succeed his father in the king's orchestra, primarily as oboist.[1][3] In addition to his playing duties he was the king's musical librarian.[1] He assembled several hundred portfolios of music, both instrumental and operatic, several of which are well-preserved in French libraries.[1] Anne is best remembered today for having founded the Concert Spirituel, an important series of public concerts held in the palace of the Tuileries from 1725 to 1791.[1]
His compositions include a few religious pieces and two books for solo instrument and continuo which include a sonata in d-minor which has been recorded several times.[2]
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edit- ^ a b c d e f Mönkemeyer, Helmut (1975). French Recorder Sonatas (LP Record). Translated by Kevil, H. Musical Heritage Society. MHS 3321.
- ^ a b c Greene, David Mason; Greene, Constance (1985). Greene's Biographical Encyclopedia of Composers. Doubleday. pp. 227–228. ISBN 9780385142786.
- ^ Toff, Nancy (1996). The Flute Book. Oxford University Press. p. 194. ISBN 9780195105025.