Born in Paris, bap. April 18, 1666
Died in Paris, Jan 2, 1747
- Rebel was a member of a musical French family who worked in court and opera positions between 1661-1775. His father Jean Rebel was a court singer and dancer, and his sister Anne-Renée Rebel was an opera singer who appeared in works by Lully.
- Jean-Féry Rebel studied violin and composition with Lully, played in the 24 Violons du Roy, then took the post of Chamber Composer to the King.
- He is sometimes known as Jean-Féry Rebel le père because his son François took over most of his professional positions upon his retirement.1
Sources
- Catherine Cessac, “Rebel family,” Grove Music Online (2001), accessed January 7, 2020, https://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/grovemusic/view/10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.001.0001/omo-9781561592630-e-0000023001.