Johann Christoph Pepusch (German pronunciation:[ˈjoːhanˈkʁɪstɔfˈpeːpʊʃ]; 1667 – 31 July [O.S. 20 July] 1752), also known as John Christopher Pepusch (English: /ˈpeɪpʊʃ/) and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who spent most of his working life in England. He was born in Berlin, son of a vicar, and was married to Margherita de l'Epine who also performed in some of his theatrical productions.
Pepusch studied music theory under Martin Klingenberg, cantor of the Marienkirche in Berlin.[1] At the age of 14, he was appointed to the Prussian court where he gave music lessons to the future Frederick William I of Prussia. He resigned this position in 1698 after witnessing the execution of an officer without trial. He then first went to Amsterdam. In 1704, he settled in England[2] but continued to publish in Amsterdam until 1718.
Careeredit
At first, Pepusch earned a living playing the viola, then as a theatre director, music theoretician, teacher and organist. In 1726, Pepusch founded The Academy of Vocal Music with others; in around 1730–1, it was renamed The Academy of Ancient Music. In Joseph Doane's Musical directory for the year 1794, the founding of the Academy is discussed. On page 76, Doane states:
In the year 1710 (memorable for Handel’s first appearance among us) a number of the most eminent composers and performers in London [agreed] to concert a plan of an Academy for the study and practice of Vocal and Instrumental Music, which was no sooner announced than it met the countenance and support of the principal persons of rank. Among the foremost in this undertaking were Mr. John Christopher Pepusch, Mr. John Earnest Galleard, an excellent composer and performer on the Oboe, Mr. Bernard Gates of the Queen’s Chapel, Henry Niedler, etc.[3][4]
— Joseph Doane
He also founded the Madrigal Society. Both were devoted to researching the history of music but specifically music of the Elizabethan period. In 1713 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Music by the University of Oxford.
Pepusch remained Director of the Academy until his death in 1752, and had established England as an important location for the study of music history. He was succeeded at the Academy by Benjamin Cooke, one of his pupils. His many pupils also included William Boyce and John Bennett. Pepusch died in London at the age of 85.
Amongst English musicologists, Pepusch is considered significant foremost for his teaching role, but is best known for his arrangement of the music for The Beggar's Opera (1728) — to the libretto of John Gay. He composed works of all forms, including stage and church music as well as concertos and continuo sonatas. He often made use of popular dance forms, such as the gigue and sarabande.
Referencesedit
^Tim Eggington (2014). The Advancement of Music in Enlightenment England: Benjamin Cooke and the Academy of Ancient Music. Boydell & Brewer Ltd. pp. 15–. ISBN978-1-84383-906-4.
^ abJulie Anne Sadie (1998-01-01). Companion to Baroque Music. University of California Press. p. 300. ISBN978-0-520-21414-9.
^Doane, Joseph (1993). A musical directory: for the year 1794. London: Royal College of Music. OL 21788685M. published by R. H. Westley; and sold by music-sellers Longman & Broaderip; Smart; Bland; Betts; Fentum.
^OpenLibrary.org. "Joseph Doane". Open Library. Retrieved 2019-11-10.
Sourcesedit
Baker, C. H. Collins and Baker, Muriel I. (1949). The Life and Circumstances of James Brydges, First Duke of Chandos. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
External linksedit
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Johann Christoph Pepusch.
Digitized images of Old English Songs containing works by Pepusch, housed at the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center
January 01, 1970
johann, christoph, pepusch, german, pronunciation, ˈjoːhan, ˈkʁɪstɔf, ˈpeːpʊʃ, 1667, july, july, 1752, also, known, john, christopher, pepusch, english, pepusch, german, born, composer, spent, most, working, life, england, born, berlin, vicar, married, margher. Johann Christoph Pepusch German pronunciation ˈjoːhan ˈkʁɪstɔf ˈpeːpʊʃ 1667 31 July O S 20 July 1752 also known as John Christopher Pepusch English ˈ p eɪ p ʊ ʃ and Dr Pepusch was a German born composer who spent most of his working life in England He was born in Berlin son of a vicar and was married to Margherita de l Epine who also performed in some of his theatrical productions Johann Christoph Pepusch Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 References 3 1 Sources 4 External linksEarly life editPepusch studied music theory under Martin Klingenberg cantor of the Marienkirche in Berlin 1 At the age of 14 he was appointed to the Prussian court where he gave music lessons to the future Frederick William I of Prussia He resigned this position in 1698 after witnessing the execution of an officer without trial He then first went to Amsterdam In 1704 he settled in England 2 but continued to publish in Amsterdam until 1718 Career editAt first Pepusch earned a living playing the viola then as a theatre director music theoretician teacher and organist In 1726 Pepusch founded The Academy of Vocal Music with others in around 1730 1 it was renamed The Academy of Ancient Music In Joseph Doane s Musical directory for the year 1794 the founding of the Academy is discussed On page 76 Doane states In the year 1710 memorable for Handel s first appearance among us a number of the most eminent composers and performers in London agreed to concert a plan of an Academy for the study and practice of Vocal and Instrumental Music which was no sooner announced than it met the countenance and support of the principal persons of rank Among the foremost in this undertaking were Mr John Christopher Pepusch Mr John Earnest Galleard an excellent composer and performer on the Oboe Mr Bernard Gates of the Queen s Chapel Henry Niedler etc 3 4 Joseph Doane He also founded the Madrigal Society Both were devoted to researching the history of music but specifically music of the Elizabethan period In 1713 he was awarded the degree of Doctor of Music by the University of Oxford Pepusch remained Director of the Academy until his death in 1752 and had established England as an important location for the study of music history He was succeeded at the Academy by Benjamin Cooke one of his pupils His many pupils also included William Boyce and John Bennett Pepusch died in London at the age of 85 For a period of twenty years Pepusch also directed the musical establishment at Cannons a large stately home at Edgware Middlesex northwest of London He was employed there by James Brydges 1st Duke of Chandos For a few years he worked alongside George Frideric Handel who had a role described as composer in residence Both men were at Cannons in 1717 18 2 Amongst English musicologists Pepusch is considered significant foremost for his teaching role but is best known for his arrangement of the music for The Beggar s Opera 1728 to the libretto of John Gay He composed works of all forms including stage and church music as well as concertos and continuo sonatas He often made use of popular dance forms such as the gigue and sarabande References edit Tim Eggington 2014 The Advancement of Music in Enlightenment England Benjamin Cooke and the Academy of Ancient Music Boydell amp Brewer Ltd pp 15 ISBN 978 1 84383 906 4 a b Julie Anne Sadie 1998 01 01 Companion to Baroque Music University of California Press p 300 ISBN 978 0 520 21414 9 Doane Joseph 1993 A musical directory for the year 1794 London Royal College of Music OL 21788685M published by R H Westley and sold by music sellers Longman amp Broaderip Smart Bland Betts Fentum OpenLibrary org Joseph Doane Open Library Retrieved 2019 11 10 Sources edit Baker C H Collins and Baker Muriel I 1949 The Life and Circumstances of James Brydges First Duke of Chandos Oxford Clarendon Press External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Johann Christoph Pepusch Free scores by Johann Christoph Pepusch at the International Music Score Library Project IMSLP Digitized images of Old English Songs containing works by Pepusch housed at the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Johann Christoph Pepusch amp oldid 1218351023, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
