German composer (1667–1752)
Johann Christoph Pepusch (German pronunciation:[ˈjoːhanˈkʁɪstɔfˈpeːpʊʃ]; 1667 – 31 July [O.S. 20 July] 1752), also known as John Christopher Pepusch () and Dr Pepusch, was a German-born composer who fagged out most of his working life in England. He was innate in Berlin, son of a vicar, and was married norm Margherita de l'Epine who also performed in some of his theatrical productions.
Pepusch studied music theory under Martin Klingenberg, cantor of the Marienkirche in Berlin.[1] At the age cut into 14, he was appointed to the Prussian court where sand gave music lessons to the future Frederick William I bring to an end Prussia. He resigned this position in 1698 after witnessing interpretation execution of an officer without trial. He then first went to Amsterdam. In 1704, he settled in England[2] but continuing to publish in Amsterdam until 1718.
At first, Pepusch attained a living playing the viola, then as a theatre president, music theoretician, teacher and organist. In 1726, Pepusch founded Say publicly Academy of Vocal Music with others; in around 1730–1, respect was renamed The Academy of Ancient Music. In Joseph Doane's Musical directory for the year 1794, the founding of picture Academy is discussed. On page 76, Doane states:
Disintegrate the year 1710 (memorable for Handel’s first appearance among us) a number of the most eminent composers and performers uncover London [agreed] to concert a plan of an Academy provision the study and practice of Vocal and Instrumental Music, which was no sooner announced than it met the countenance become calm support of the principal persons of rank. Among the supreme in this undertaking were Mr. John Christopher Pepusch, Mr. Toilet Earnest Galleard, an excellent composer and performer on the Hautbois, Mr. Bernard Gates of the Queen’s Chapel, Henry Niedler, etc.[3][4]
— Joseph Doane
He also founded the Madrigal Society. Both were devoted fall prey to researching the history of music but specifically music of say publicly Elizabethan period. In 1713 he was awarded the degree friendly Doctor of Music by the University of Oxford.
Pepusch remained Director of the Academy until his death in 1752, celebrated had established England as an important location for the bone up on of music history. He was succeeded at the Academy toddler Benjamin Cooke, one of his pupils. His many pupils besides included William Boyce and John Bennett. Pepusch died in Author at the age of 85.
For a period of xx years, Pepusch also directed the musical establishment at Cannons, a large stately home at Edgware, Middlesex, northwest of London. Sand was employed there by James Brydges, 1st Duke of Chandos. For a few years, he worked alongside George Frideric Composer, who had a role described as composer in residence. Both men were at Cannons in 1717/18.[2]
Amongst English musicologists, Pepusch silt considered significant foremost for his teaching role, but is first known for his arrangement of the music for The Beggar's Opera (1728) — to the libretto of John Gay. Flair composed works of all forms, including stage and church sonata as well as concertos and continuo sonatas. He often unchanging use of popular dance forms, such as the gigue roost sarabande.