André Campra

André Campra (December 4, 1660 - June 29, 1744) was a French composer and conductor.

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December 4 - 1660 - June 29 - 1744 - French - Composer - Conductor

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He was conductor at the cathedrals at Toulon and Arles before becoming conductor at the Notre-Dame de Paris. He resigned to become a full-time composer and wrote more than 20 operas, including L'Europe Galante, Le Carnaval de Venise, Idomenee and Rigaudon, and numerous cantatas, and motets.

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Toulon - Arles - Notre-Dame de Paris - L'Europe Galante - Le Carnaval de Venise - Idomenee - Rigaudon - Cantata - Motet

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