Jacques Hotteterr le Romain and his father, Martin

Documents discovered at the Minutier Central, Archives Nationales de France are examined to understand the musical lives of Jacques Hotteterre le Romain and Martin Hotteterre in their historical and social contexts, reflecting the positions they held as musicians to the court of Louis XIV. Of partic...

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Published in:Early music 1993-08, Vol.21 (3), p.377
Main Author: Giannini, Tula
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hotteterre, Jacques-Martin (Le Romain) (1674-1753)
Hotteterre, Martin (1640-1712)
Musicians & conductors
Musicology
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Summary:Documents discovered at the Minutier Central, Archives Nationales de France are examined to understand the musical lives of Jacques Hotteterre le Romain and Martin Hotteterre in their historical and social contexts, reflecting the positions they held as musicians to the court of Louis XIV. Of particular interest are the inventories of musical instruments, Martin Hotteterre's marriage contract and documents concerning the purchase of his shop and house in Paris.
ISSN:0306-1078
1741-7260