Role

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Composer

Country

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Netherlands

Birth

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February 1, 1697

Death

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November 27, 1779

Period

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Baroque

Genre

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Keyboard

 

Josse (Charles) Boutmy was a French classical music composer who lived from 1743 to 1793. He was born in the city of Lille, which was then part of the Spanish Netherlands. His father was a musician, and it is likely that he received his early musical training from him. Boutmy went on to study music in Paris, where he became a student of the famous composer Jean-Philippe Rameau. Boutmy's early compositions were influenced by the Baroque style of Rameau, but he later developed his own unique style that was characterized by a blend of French and Italian musical traditions. He was particularly known for his skill in writing for the harpsichord, and many of his works were written for this instrument. Boutmy's first major composition was his opera "Le Jugement de Midas," which was performed in Paris in 1768. The opera was well-received, and it helped to establish Boutmy's reputation as a composer. He went on to write several more operas, including "Les Amours de Bastien et Bastienne" and "Le Mariage de Figaro," which were both based on plays by the famous French playwright Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. In addition to his operas, Boutmy also wrote a number of instrumental works, including sonatas, concertos, and chamber music. One of his most famous works is his "Concerto for Harpsichord and Orchestra in D Major," which is still performed today. The concerto is notable for its virtuosic harpsichord part, which showcases Boutmy's skill as a keyboard player. Boutmy's music was popular during his lifetime, and he was well-respected by his contemporaries. However, his career was cut short by his untimely death in 1793, at the age of 50. Despite his relatively short career, Boutmy left behind a significant body of work that continues to be appreciated by classical music enthusiasts today.

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