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François Bouvard

1684-00-00 – 1760-03-02

Life & Legacy

François Bouvard (c. 1684–1760) was a French composer of the Baroque era. Originally from Lyon, Lyonnais, Bouvard began his career as a singer at the Paris Opéra at the age of sixteen. When the quality of his voice deteriorated, he went to study in Rome and devoted himself to playing the violin and composition. His first opera, the tragédie en musique Médus, appeared in Paris in 1702.

Occupation & Career

composer, opera singer, teacher

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Médus

Legacy Highlights

Notable Work

Médus

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q3084089 — wikidata View source

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