Nicolas Gigault

Nicolas Gigault (1627-August 20 1707) was a French organist and composer of the Baroque era; he was born in Clayes (a few miles East of Paris) and died in Paris.

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1627 - August 20 - 1707 - French - Organist - Baroque - Clayes - Paris

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Not many details are known about his life. He was titular organist of several Paris churches, namely Saint Honoré, Saint Martin des Champs, Saint Nicolas des Champs.

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Together with his colleagues Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers and Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue he represents the first generation of organists who tried to move beyond the strict polyphonic tradition illustrated by Titelouze, Racquet, Roberday, initiating a style that allowed for more dissonance.

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Guillaume-Gabriel Nivers - Nicolas-Antoine Lebègue - Titelouze - Racquet - Roberday - Dissonance

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He wrote for the organ and/or the harpsichord several Noëls variés (i.e. popular Christmas carols transcribed for the instruments, with variations) and an important book containing 180 pieces published in 1685.

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Harpsichord - Noëls variés - Christmas carol

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He may have been the teacher of Jean-Baptiste Lully.

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