Born in Troyes, Louis-Joseph Marchand studied singing in Bourges and Auxerre. He became a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes. He first served as the 'maître de musique' at the Châlons Cathedral, before taking up a similar position at the Besançon Cathedral. He left the latter post in August 1735 to head the maîtrise (a term used in France to refer collectively to a position of responsibility over the choristers, their living quarters, and other associated responsibilities) at the Collegiate Church of St Maxe at Bar-le-Duc; a position he held until his retirement 32 years later. He also concurrently held the position of canon at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in 1764–1765. After retiring in 1767, he returned to Troyes where he lived until his death on November 20, 1774.[1]
Marchand authored the first work on counterpoint published in France in the 18th century: Traité du contrepoint simple, ou Chant sur le livre (published 1739 by Richard Briflot in Bar-le-Duc). His theories were conservative, and did not agree with the more progressive theories proposed by Jean-Philippe Rameau. The work heavily influenced composer and theorist Henry Madin who in turn published Traité de contrepoint simple (Paris, 1742) after being inspired by Marchand. Only one work composed by Marchand survives, the choral work Missa quatuor vocibus, cui titulus, Quis, ut Deus? (Paris, 1743).[1]
louis, joseph, marchand, musician, louis, joseph, marchand, january, 1692, troyes, november, 1774, french, music, theorist, composer, choir, director, priest, life, career, editborn, troyes, louis, joseph, marchand, studied, singing, bourges, auxerre, became, . Louis Joseph Marchand 1 January 1692 Troyes 20 November 1774 was a French music theorist composer choir director and priest 1 Life and career editBorn in Troyes Louis Joseph Marchand studied singing in Bourges and Auxerre He became a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Troyes He first served as the maitre de musique at the Chalons Cathedral before taking up a similar position at the Besancon Cathedral He left the latter post in August 1735 to head the maitrise a term used in France to refer collectively to a position of responsibility over the choristers their living quarters and other associated responsibilities at the Collegiate Church of St Maxe at Bar le Duc a position he held until his retirement 32 years later He also concurrently held the position of canon at the Notre Dame Cathedral in 1764 1765 After retiring in 1767 he returned to Troyes where he lived until his death on November 20 1774 1 Marchand authored the first work on counterpoint published in France in the 18th century Traite du contrepoint simple ou Chant sur le livre published 1739 by Richard Briflot in Bar le Duc His theories were conservative and did not agree with the more progressive theories proposed by Jean Philippe Rameau The work heavily influenced composer and theorist Henry Madin who in turn published Traite de contrepoint simple Paris 1742 after being inspired by Marchand Only one work composed by Marchand survives the choral work Missa quatuor vocibus cui titulus Quis ut Deus Paris 1743 1 References edit a b c Jean Paul Montagnier 2001 Marchand Louis Joseph Grove Music Online Oxford Music Online Oxford University Press doi 10 1093 gmo 9781561592630 article 41100 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Louis Joseph Marchand musician amp oldid 1126214264, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
