Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Te Deum Prelude
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Te Deum Prelude
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer Marc-Antoine Charpentier
- Editor Philip Sparke
- Series Debut Series (Anglo)
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score
- Publisher Anglo Music
- Order no. DH-AMP024-140
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Description:
Who does not know the famous Te Deum Prelude by Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1634-1704)? This French composer studied both painting and composition in Italy. Returning to France, he took up the post of music master to the dauphin. He collaborated with Molière, working for the Théatre Francais until 1685. He then returned to court and was music director to the Princesse de Guise, composition teacher to the Duke d'Orleans and wrote music for the dauphin's chapel. His Te Deum, of which the Prelude has become well known (particularly in Europe, where it is used as the Eurovision signature tune) is one of many pieces he wrote for important state and religious occasions.