André Campra

André Campra (French: [kɑ̃pʁa]; baptized 4 December 1660 – 29 June 1744) was a French composer and conductor of the Baroque era. The leading French opera composer in the period between Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau, Campra wrote several tragédies en musique and opéra-ballets that were extremely well received. He also wrote three books of cantatas as well as religious music, including a requiem.

André Campra
1725 portrait
BornDecember 4, 1660
Aix-en-Provence, France
DiedJune 29, 1744(1744-06-29) (aged 83)
Versailles, Yvelines, France
Occupation(s)Composer, conductor
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