André Campra
André Campra (French: [kɑ̃pʁa]; baptized 4 December 1660 – 29 June 1744) was a French composer and conductor of the Baroque era. The leading French opera composer in the period between Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau, Campra wrote several tragédies en musique and opéra-ballets that were extremely well received. He also wrote three books of cantatas as well as religious music, including a requiem.
André Campra | |
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Portrait of Campra by Nicolas Edelinck after Andre Bouys, 1725 | |
| Born | December 4, 1660 Aix-en-Provence, France |
| Died | June 29, 1744 (aged 83) Versailles, Yvelines, France |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor |
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