François-André Danican Philidor was not only a French composer but also a renowned chess master.
Philidor was born into a musical family, with his father being a bassoon player at the court of Louis XIV.
He joined the royal choir of Louis XV at just six years old and composed his first song by the age of eleven.
Биография
Early Life
François-André Danican Philidor was born on September 7, 1726, in Dreux, France, into a prominent musical family. His father, André Philidor, was a bassoon player at the court of Louis XIV, and his mother, Anne Elisabeth Leroy, came from a lineage of musicians. Philidor's great-grandfather, Jean Danican Philidor, earned the family name when Louis XIII recognized his oboe playing. Growing up in a musical environment, Philidor was destined to follow in his family's footsteps.
Music Career
Philidor's musical journey began early; he joined the royal choir of Louis XV at the tender age of six and composed his first song by eleven. By 1740, he was actively performing and teaching in Paris, where he became known for his operatic works. His notable compositions include "Le sorcier" (1764), "Tom Jones" (1765), and "Ernelinde, princesse de Norvège" (1767). Despite some criticism for his Italianate style, Philidor became one of France's leading opera composers, producing over 20 operas during his career.
Chess Career
In addition to his musical talents, Philidor was a formidable chess player. He began playing regularly around 1740 at the Café de la Régence, where he learned from the best, including Legall de Kermeur. By 1755, he had established himself as the strongest chess player in the world, defeating notable opponents like Philip Stamma and Sir Abraham Janssen. His book, "Analyse du jeu des Échecs," became a standard manual for chess players for over a century, solidifying his legacy in both music and chess.
Legacy
Philidor passed away on August 31, 1795, leaving behind a rich legacy as a composer and chess master. His contributions to the development of opéra comique and his influence on chess strategy continue to be recognized today, making him a significant figure in both fields.
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Дискография
Knecht: Le portrait musical de la nature / Philidor: Overtures2014
- 1.Le portrait musical de la nature - Grand Simphonie: I. Une belle contree ou le soleil luit9:35
- 2.Le portrait musical de la nature - Grand Simphonie: II. Le ciel commence a devenir soudain sombre2:58
- 3.Le portrait musical de la nature - Grand Simphonie: III. L’orage accompagne des vents6:03
- 4.Le portrait musical de la nature - Grand Simphonie: IV. L’orage s’appaise peu a peu2:25
- 5.Le portrait musical de la nature - Grand Simphonie: V. La nature transportee de la joie7:05
- 6.Le jardinier et son seigneur - Overture: I. Allegro4:22
- 7.Le jardinier et son seigneur - Overture: II. Andante4:13
- 8.Le jardinier et son seigneur - Overture: III. Allegro3:03
- 9.Le sorcier – Overture8:15
- 10.Tom Jones – Overture7:18
- 11.Le marechal ferrant - Overture, “Symphony no. 27 in G major”: I. Allegro5:28
- 12.Le marechal ferrant - Overture, “Symphony no. 27 in G major”: II. Andante con spirito3:33
- 13.Le marechal ferrant - Overture, “Symphony no. 27 in G major”: III. Presto2:59
Tom Jones2006
- 1.Tom Jones : Overture3:26
- 2.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 1. "Que les devoirs que tu m'imposes" (Sophie, Honora)7:50
- 3.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 1. "Oui toute ma vie" (Honora, Sophie) / Scène 2. "Et je vous" (Mrs. Western, Honora, Sophie, un ouvrier)6:11
- 4.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 2. "Ah ! J'aime cette finesse, vous prétendez m'en imposer" (Mrs. Western, Sophie)3:27
- 5.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 3. "D'un cerf dix cors, j'ai connaissance" (Mrs. Western)3:50
- 6.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 3. "Et nos chasseurs chantent tous à l’envi" (Mr. Western, les piqueurs, Tom Jones, Mrs. Western, Sophie) / Scenes 4-5. "A présent ma très chère sœur" (Mr. Western, Mrs. Western, Tom Jones)7:29
- 7.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scenes 4-5. "Ah! Quel plaisir" (Mr. Western) / Scène 6. "Misses" (Mr. Western, Mrs. Western, Allworthy) / Scène 7. "Permets-moi" (Mr Western, Allworthy, Dowling) / Scène 8. "Alors?" (Mr. Western, Mrs. Western, Sophie) / Scène 9. "Mon père" (Mrs. Western, Sophie)10:57
- 8.Tom Jones : Acte I, Scène 9. "Ah! ma tante, je vous prie" (Sophie, Mrs. Western)2:54
- 9.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scènes 1-3. "Dowling, es-tu bien sûr de ce que tu avances ?" (Blifil, Dowling, Tom Jones, Kate)1:57
- 10.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scenes 1-3. "Amour, amour quelle est donc" (Tom Jones) / Scène 4. "Voilà notre" (Honora, Tom Jones)3:34
- 11.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 4. "La pauvre fillette a beau faire" (Honora, Tom Jones) / Scène 5. "Je vous" (Mr. Western, Honora, Tom Jones, Mrs. Western)4:52
- 12.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scènes 5-8. "Plus d'une fois tandis qu'à la maison" (Mr. Western, Tom Jones, Mrs. Western, Sophie, Honora, Blifil)2:48
- 13.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 8. "De l'opulence, de l'abondance" (Blifil) / Scène 9. "Ce cheval" (Mr. Western, Sophie, Blifil)4:41
- 14.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 9. "C'est à vous que je dois la vie" (Sophie, Mr. Western)4:11
- 15.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 9. "A ton père, tu ne crains pas de déplaire" (Mr. Western, Sophie, Tom Jones)4:07
- 16.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 9. "Vous voulez que je vous oubile ?" (Tom Jones) / Scène 10. "Il ose" (Mr. Western, Mrs. Western, Tom Jones, Allworthy, Blifil, Sophie, Honora)3:31
- 17.Tom Jones : Acte II, Scène 10. "C'est vous mon père" (Sophie, Mrs. Western, Honora, Tom Jones, Blifil, Allworthy, Mr. Western)2:54
- 18.Tom Jones : Symphonie / Acte III, Scène 1. "Allors messieurs" (L'aubergiste, Gumtree, Powerfist, Jellyfisch, Buttercup)1:56
- 19.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 1. "A chanter, rire et boire" (Powerfist, Gumtree, Buttercup, Jellyfisch, L'aubergiste, Dowling) / Scène 2. "C'est une" (Tom Jones, Dowling, L'aubergiste, Buttercup, Powerfist, Allworthy)6:00
- 20.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 2. "Ami qu'en mes bras je presse" (Tom Jones, L'aubergiste, Dowling) / Scène 3. "Mesdames" (L'aubergiste, Honora, Sophie, Gumtree, Powerfist, Dowling)6:06
- 21.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 3. "Où suis-je ? Qu’ai-je fait ?" (Sophie)3:29
- 22.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 3. "Ô toi qui ne peux m'entendre" (Sophie, Buttercup, Powerfist, Jellyfisch, Honora, Gumtree, Tom Jones, L'aubergiste)4:42
- 23.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 3. "Quoi c'est vous" (Tom Jones, Sophie) / Scènes 4-6 / Scène 7. "Inutil" (Dowling, Blifil, Allworthy, Mr. Western, Sophie, Tom Jones, Honora, Mrs. Western, L'aubergiste, Gumtree)15:10
- 24.Tom Jones : Acte III, Scène 7. "Je vous obtiens, vous qui m’êtes si chère" (Tom Jones, Sophie, Allworthy, Tous)4:52
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François-André Danican Philidor, often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess master. He contributed to the early development of the opéra comique. He is widely regarded as the best chess player of his age; his book Analyse du jeu des Échecs was considered a standard chess manual for at least a century. A chess opening, an endgame position, and a checkmate method are all named for him.
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