Born in Dijon, bap. Sept 25, 1683
Died in Paris, Sept 12, 1764
- Rameau was the leading composer in 18th century France.
- Rameau is best known for his operas, motets, cantatas, and keyboard music. He was also an important music theorist.1
Sources
- Graham Sadler and Thomas Christensen, “Rameau, Jean-Philippe,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed January 2, 2020, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000022832.