Jean-Baptiste Loeillet of London

Jean -Baptiste Loeillet (* 1680 in Ghent, † 1730 in London) was a Belgian composer, harpsichordist, flautist and oboist.

He lived since 1705 in London and was called there John. Also, to distinguish it from Jean -Baptiste Loeillet de Gant, he is still known as the John Loeillet or John of London. His works have been registered in England partly under the name Lully; confusion with Jean -Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) is therefore also not excluded.

Loeillet wrote instrumental music, primarily for the flute. It is said that he introduced the modern form of this instrument in England.

Works

  • Lesson for the Harpsichord ( 1712)
  • 6 Suites for harpsichord or spinet (1723 )
  • 6 Trio Sonatas Op. 1 for Flute, Oboe or Violin and B.C. (1722)
  • 12 Trio Sonatas Op. 2 for flute, oboe or violin and B.C. ( 1725)
  • 12 Sonatas Op. 3 for treble recorder or flute and B.C. ( 1729 )
  • Sonata in D minor for 2 flutes 2 treble recorders and basso continuo
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