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Baroque French

NAUDOT, Jacques-Christophe

Born c. 1690
Died in Paris, Nov 26, 1762

  • Naudot was a flute virtuoso, composer and teacher active in late Baroque France. Most of his works are for flute or similar wind instruments.
  • Fun Fact: Naudot composed a good deal of fun or frivolous music, including his op.10, 6 babioles (which can be translated as “trifles” or “toys”)
  • Fun fact: Naudot also composed virtuosic sonatas and concertos for the hurdy-gurdy and the musette.1

Short biography

Sources

  1. Jane M. Bowers, “Naudot, Jacques-Christophe,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed November 19, 2019, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000019627.