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Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert

1720 – 1774

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About Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert

Lived 1720 – 1774 (aged 53–54). Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert was a French composer, publisher and musician.

Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert (1774 in Paris) was a French music publisher who also composed some short cantatas in the rococo style known as cantatilles. His publishing business was established in the 1740s and continued after his death by his widow until 1790. A portrait engraving survives.

Works, editions and recordings Premier livre de cantatilles. 6 Cantatilles en simphonie. Recording: Mónika González, soprano; Zoltán Megyesi, tenor; Róbert Mandel, hurdy-gurdy; Pál Németh, transverse flute; Piroska Vitárius, violin; Ottó Nagy, cello, viola da gamba; Gábor Tokodi, lute; Ágnes Varallyay, harpsichord 2008, Hungaroton.

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Important facts

Born
1720
Birth century
18th century
Died
16 September 1774, Paris
Occupation
Composer, publisher, musician
Nationality
France

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert?

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When was Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert born?

Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert was born in 1720.

When did Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert die?

Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert died on 16 September 1774 in Paris.

What was Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert's occupation?

Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert was a composer, publisher and musician.

What nationality was Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert?

Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert

· Wikidata: Q5111778

· DBpedia: Christophe Le Menu de Saint-Philbert

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