Role

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Composer

Birth

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ca. 1680 in Livorno, Italy

Death

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1755 in Paris, France

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Vocal

 

Jean-Baptiste (Baptistin) Stuck was a French classical music composer who lived from 1685 to 1755. He was born in Marseille, France, and was the son of a musician. His father, Jean Stuck, was a violinist and composer who worked for the Duke of Savoy in Turin, Italy. It was under his father's tutelage that Jean-Baptiste began his musical education. Jean-Baptiste Stuck showed great promise as a musician from a young age. He was a skilled violinist and pianist, and he also had a talent for composition. He studied music in Marseille and later in Paris, where he became a student of the famous composer Jean-Philippe Rameau. Stuck's early compositions were influenced by the Baroque style of music that was popular in France at the time. He wrote a number of works for the harpsichord, including suites and sonatas. His music was characterized by its intricate melodies and complex harmonies. In 1710, Stuck was appointed as the organist at the Church of Saint-Louis-en-l'Île in Paris. This was a prestigious position, and it gave him the opportunity to compose music for the church. He wrote a number of sacred works, including masses, motets, and hymns. Stuck's most famous work is his Te Deum, which he composed in 1724. This piece was written to celebrate the victory of the French army at the Battle of Denain. It is a grand and majestic work, with a powerful chorus and intricate orchestration. The Te Deum is still performed today and is considered one of the great works of French Baroque music. Stuck's music was also popular in the courts of Europe. He was invited to perform for King Louis XV of France and the Duke of Lorraine. He also traveled to Italy, where he performed for the Pope and other dignitaries. Stuck's later works showed a shift away from the Baroque style and towards the emerging Classical style of music. He wrote a number of symphonies and chamber music pieces that were more restrained and elegant than his earlier works. However, he never fully embraced the Classical style, and his music remained firmly rooted in the Baroque tradition. Jean-Baptiste Stuck died in Paris in 1755. He was a prolific composer who wrote over 200 works during his lifetime. His music was highly regarded in his time and continues to be appreciated by music lovers today.

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