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Jean-Baptiste Bréval

January 01, 1970

"Breval" redirects here. For the soprano (1869 -1935), see Lucienne Bréval. For the commune in France, see Bréval.

Jean-Baptiste Sebastien Bréval (6 November 1753 – 18 March 1823) was a French cellist and composer. He wrote mostly for his own instrument, including pedagogical works as well as virtuoso display pieces.

Jean-Baptiste Bréval, ca. 1790, Bibliothèque nationale de France.
Title page of Bréval's 1804 violoncello treatise in French Traité du violoncelle.

Life edit

Bréval was born in Paris, and went on to study with François Cupis (1735-1810) and Martin Berteau. By 1774, he was an active cello teacher. In 1775, he published his opus 1, six concertante quartets. In 1776, he became a member of the «Société Académique des Enfants d'Apollon». Kicking off his career by performing one of his sonatas at a Concert Spirituel in 1778, he became a member of their orchestra from 1781 to 1791, and from 1791 to 1800 he played in the orchestra of the Théâtre Feydeau.

Later he became involved in the administration of the «Concerts de la rue de Cléry» and a member of the Paris Opera orchestra. He retired from the orchestra in 1816. The Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung states that Bréval taught at the Conservatoire although this can not be verified by Conservatoire documents. However, Bréval's compositions were definitely used for instruction at the Conservatoire. Bréval died in Colligis, Aisne.

Compositions edit

Bréval compositions written between 1775 and 1805 consisted mostly of instrumental pieces. His music reflected the Parisian love for graceful melodies and energetic rhythms. Before 1784 his works were usually two or three movement compositions employing sonata and rondo form, or a one movement work using variations. His later works, such as Symphonie concertante for clarinet, horn and bassoon, Op. 38 (c. 1795), show diversity and experimentation. His concertos, written for his own performance, were influenced by Giovanni Battista Viotti who utilized a precise thematic organization interjected with virtuosic passages.

Bréval is most well known for his Sonata in C major Op. 40, No. 1, which is one of the classics of student cello literature, and often one of the first full sonatas a cello student will learn. The original version is available from several different publishers. Versions have also been published transcribed for other string instruments, including the viola, and for bass clarinet.

Perhaps his most important and influential work was Traité du Violoncelle (1804), a cello method. It was probably the first systematic treatise on the cello.[citation needed] Ill-reviewed in the Correspondance des amateurs musiciens, it overlooked technical advances in the design of the cello that allowed for greater virtuosity on the instrument and was overshadowed by Jean-Louis Duport's 1806 Essai.[1]

Orchestral edit

Symphonies concertantes (only solo instruments listed):

  • 2 as Op. 4 (1777), No. 1, 2 violins, viola obbl, cello in Andante, No. 2, 2 violins, cello obbl;
  • 2 as Op. 11 (1783), No. 1, No. 2, 2 violin, cello;
  • 1 as Op. 30, oboe, horn (c1789), lost;
  • 1 as Op. 31, flute, bassoon (c1790), ?arr. by Devienne of Op. 30;
  • 1 as Op. 33, violin, viola (c1792), lost;
  • 1 as Op. 38, clarinet, horn, bassoon (c1795);
  • 1 for violin, cello, perf. Paris, Concert Spirituel, 1787;
  • 1 for 2 cello, performance Paris Conservatoire, 1800

Cello Concertos:

  • No. 1, G, Op. 14 (1784);
  • No. 2, D, Op. 17 (1784);
  • No. 3, F, Op. 20 (1785);
  • No. 4, C, Op. 22 (1786);
  • No. 5, Op. 24 (1786);
  • No. 6, C, Op. 26 (1786);

Chamber edit

Quartets:

  • 6 quatuors concertants, 2 violin, viola, bass, Op. 1 (1775);
  • 6 quatuors concertants et dialogués, violin/flute, violin, viola, bass, Op. 5 (1778);
  • 6 quatuors concertants et dialogués, 2 violins, viola, bass, Op. 7 (1781);
  • 6 quatuors concertants et dialogués, 2 violins, viola, bass, Op. 18 (1785);
  • Quatuors in dis, bassoon, viola, cello, doublebass, CZ-Pnm

Trios:

  • 6 trios concertants et dialogués, violin, viola, cello, Op. 3 (1777);
  • 6 for (flute, violin, cello)/(2 violins, bass), Op. 8 (1782);
  • 6 trio ... concertants et dialogués, violin, viola, cello, Op. 27 (c1786), ? 3 as Op. 32 (London, n.d.);
  • 3 for violin, cello obbl, doublebass, Op. 39 (c1795)

Duets:

  • 1 violins: 6 as Op. 6 (1780), arr. 2 violins/violin, cello (London, n.d.);
  • 6 as Op. 10 (1783), arr. 2 violins/violin, cello (London, n.d.);
  • 6 for 2 violins/violin, cello, Op. 19 (1785);
  • 6 for 2 violins/violin, cello, Op. 23 (1786), lost, arr. 2 violins/violin, cello (London, n.d.);
  • 6 as Op. 29 (c1783), lost; 6 as Op. 32 (c1791);
  • 6 as Op. 34 (c1794), ?lost, arr. 2 violins/(violin, cello)/2 cello as Op. 35 (London, n.d.);
  • 6 as Op. 37 (c1795), lost;
  • 6 duos concertantes, 2 violins/violin, cello, Op. 41 (c1798), nos.3, 5, 6 as duets (London, n.d.)

Other duets:

  • 6 for 2 cellos, Op. 2 (1783);
  • 6 for violin, viola, Op. 15 (1784);
  • 6 for 2 flutes, Op. 16 (1784);
  • 6 duos faciles, violin, cello/bn, Op. 21 (1785), ? also as 6 duos, violin, cello, Op. 1 (Berlin, n.d.);
  • 6 duos … pour faciliter l’étude des différentes clefs, 2 cellos, Op. 25 (1786)

Sonatas:

  • Cello, b: 6 for cello/violin, b, Op. 12 (1783), also as Op. 2 (Berlin and Amsterdam, n.d.), ? also as 6 solos, Op. 10 (London, n.d.);
  • 6 as Op. 28 (1787);
  • 6 as Op. 40 (c1795)

---Other works---

  • Inès et Léonore, ou La sœur jalouse (oc, 3, Gautier, after Caldéron), Versailles, 14 Nov 1788 (1789);
  • ov. arr. pf, J.B. Cramer (1790) À ma marraine, air populaire avec paroles nouvelles, 1v unacc., F-Pn
  • Airs variés: Les nocturnes, ou 6 airs variés, violin, cello, Op. 9 (1782), as 6 Favorite Airs with Variations (London, no date);
  • Air de Marlborough (cello, doublebass)/(violin, cello) Op. 13 (1783);
  • Petits airs variés, hpd, Op. 36 (c. 1795), lost;
  • 12 petits airs, cello (1799), ?arr. of Op. 36
  • Allegro First Movement from Concertino

Treatises edit

  • Bréval, Jean-Baptiste (1804). Traité du violoncelle, op. 42. Paris: Janet et Cotelle. OCLC 915897049. Partial English translation (?1810).

References edit

  1. ^ Brook, Barry S. Brook, Richard Viano and Valerie Walden (2001). "Bréval, Jean-Baptiste Sébastien". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
 
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Breval redirects here For the soprano 1869 1935 see Lucienne Breval For the commune in France see Breval Jean Baptiste Sebastien Breval 6 November 1753 18 March 1823 was a French cellist and composer He wrote mostly for his own instrument including pedagogical works as well as virtuoso display pieces Jean Baptiste Breval ca 1790 Bibliotheque nationale de France Title page of Breval s 1804 violoncello treatise in French Traite du violoncelle Contents 1 Life 2 Compositions 2 1 Orchestral 2 2 Chamber 3 Treatises 4 References 5 External linksLife editBreval was born in Paris and went on to study with Francois Cupis 1735 1810 and Martin Berteau By 1774 he was an active cello teacher In 1775 he published his opus 1 six concertante quartets In 1776 he became a member of the Societe Academique des Enfants d Apollon Kicking off his career by performing one of his sonatas at a Concert Spirituel in 1778 he became a member of their orchestra from 1781 to 1791 and from 1791 to 1800 he played in the orchestra of the Theatre Feydeau Later he became involved in the administration of the Concerts de la rue de Clery and a member of the Paris Opera orchestra He retired from the orchestra in 1816 The Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung states that Breval taught at the Conservatoire although this can not be verified by Conservatoire documents However Breval s compositions were definitely used for instruction at the Conservatoire Breval died in Colligis Aisne Compositions editBreval compositions written between 1775 and 1805 consisted mostly of instrumental pieces His music reflected the Parisian love for graceful melodies and energetic rhythms Before 1784 his works were usually two or three movement compositions employing sonata and rondo form or a one movement work using variations His later works such as Symphonie concertante for clarinet horn and bassoon Op 38 c 1795 show diversity and experimentation His concertos written for his own performance were influenced by Giovanni Battista Viotti who utilized a precise thematic organization interjected with virtuosic passages Breval is most well known for his Sonata in C major Op 40 No 1 which is one of the classics of student cello literature and often one of the first full sonatas a cello student will learn The original version is available from several different publishers Versions have also been published transcribed for other string instruments including the viola and for bass clarinet Perhaps his most important and influential work was Traite du Violoncelle 1804 a cello method It was probably the first systematic treatise on the cello citation needed Ill reviewed in the Correspondance des amateurs musiciens it overlooked technical advances in the design of the cello that allowed for greater virtuosity on the instrument and was overshadowed by Jean Louis Duport s 1806 Essai 1 Orchestral edit Symphonies concertantes only solo instruments listed 2 as Op 4 1777 No 1 2 violins viola obbl cello in Andante No 2 2 violins cello obbl 2 as Op 11 1783 No 1 No 2 2 violin cello 1 as Op 30 oboe horn c1789 lost 1 as Op 31 flute bassoon c1790 arr by Devienne of Op 30 1 as Op 33 violin viola c1792 lost 1 as Op 38 clarinet horn bassoon c1795 1 for violin cello perf Paris Concert Spirituel 1787 1 for 2 cello performance Paris Conservatoire 1800 Cello Concertos No 1 G Op 14 1784 No 2 D Op 17 1784 No 3 F Op 20 1785 No 4 C Op 22 1786 No 5 Op 24 1786 No 6 C Op 26 1786 Chamber edit Quartets 6 quatuors concertants 2 violin viola bass Op 1 1775 6 quatuors concertants et dialogues violin flute violin viola bass Op 5 1778 6 quatuors concertants et dialogues 2 violins viola bass Op 7 1781 6 quatuors concertants et dialogues 2 violins viola bass Op 18 1785 Quatuors in dis bassoon viola cello doublebass CZ Pnm Trios 6 trios concertants et dialogues violin viola cello Op 3 1777 6 for flute violin cello 2 violins bass Op 8 1782 6 trio concertants et dialogues violin viola cello Op 27 c1786 3 as Op 32 London n d 3 for violin cello obbl doublebass Op 39 c1795 Duets 1 violins 6 as Op 6 1780 arr 2 violins violin cello London n d 6 as Op 10 1783 arr 2 violins violin cello London n d 6 for 2 violins violin cello Op 19 1785 6 for 2 violins violin cello Op 23 1786 lost arr 2 violins violin cello London n d 6 as Op 29 c1783 lost 6 as Op 32 c1791 6 as Op 34 c1794 lost arr 2 violins violin cello 2 cello as Op 35 London n d 6 as Op 37 c1795 lost 6 duos concertantes 2 violins violin cello Op 41 c1798 nos 3 5 6 as duets London n d Other duets 6 for 2 cellos Op 2 1783 6 for violin viola Op 15 1784 6 for 2 flutes Op 16 1784 6 duos faciles violin cello bn Op 21 1785 also as 6 duos violin cello Op 1 Berlin n d 6 duos pour faciliter l etude des differentes clefs 2 cellos Op 25 1786 Sonatas Cello b 6 for cello violin b Op 12 1783 also as Op 2 Berlin and Amsterdam n d also as 6 solos Op 10 London n d 6 as Op 28 1787 6 as Op 40 c1795 Other works Ines et Leonore ou La sœur jalouse oc 3 Gautier after Calderon Versailles 14 Nov 1788 1789 ov arr pf J B Cramer 1790 A ma marraine air populaire avec paroles nouvelles 1v unacc F Pn Airs varies Les nocturnes ou 6 airs varies violin cello Op 9 1782 as 6 Favorite Airs with Variations London no date Air de Marlborough cello doublebass violin cello Op 13 1783 Petits airs varies hpd Op 36 c 1795 lost 12 petits airs cello 1799 arr of Op 36 Allegro First Movement from ConcertinoTreatises editBreval Jean Baptiste 1804 Traite du violoncelle op 42 Paris Janet et Cotelle OCLC 915897049 Partial English translation 1810 References edit Brook Barry S Brook Richard Viano and Valerie Walden 2001 Breval Jean Baptiste Sebastien Grove Music Online 8th ed Oxford University Press ISBN 978 1 56159 263 0 a href Template Cite encyclopedia html title Template Cite encyclopedia cite encyclopedia a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link http www cello org heaven wasiel 18france html permanent dead link http www grovemusic com Archived 2008 05 16 at the Wayback Machine nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jean Baptiste Breval External links editFree scores by Jean Baptiste Breval at the International Music Score Library Project IMSLP Leonard Bernstein presents 7 year old Yo Yo Ma s high profile debut for President John F Kennedy on YouTube Duration 8 min 01 sec Yo Yo Ma violoncello and his sister Yeou Cheng Ma piano perform the First movement of Concertino No 3 in A major by Jean Baptiste Breval 1753 1823 on 29 November 1962 Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Jean Baptiste Breval amp oldid 1218894769, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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