1698 in music
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Events
- Henry PurcellHenry PurcellHenry Purcell – 21 November 1695), was an English organist and Baroque composer of secular and sacred music. Although Purcell incorporated Italian and French stylistic elements into his compositions, his legacy was a uniquely English form of Baroque music...
's widow publishes the first volume of Orpheus Britannicus. - Antonio StradivariAntonio StradivariAntonio Stradivari was an Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Stradivari is generally considered the most significant artisan in this field. The Latinized form of his surname, Stradivarius, as well as the colloquial, "Strad", is...
makes the "Cabriac" violin.
Classical music
- Johann KriegerJohann KriegerJohann Philipp Krieger was a German Baroque composer and organist. He was the elder brother of Johann Krieger.-Early years:...
- Anmuthige Clavier-Übung, a collection of 25 pieces for organ, including ricercars, fugues, preludes, etc. - Giuseppe TorelliGiuseppe TorelliGiuseppe Torelli was an Italian violist, violinist, teacher, and composer.Torelli is most remembered for his contributions to the development of the instrumental concerto Giuseppe Torelli (April 22, 1658 – February 8, 1709) was an Italian violist, violinist, teacher, and composer.Torelli is most...
– Concerti musicali a quattro op.6
Opera
- Richard LeveridgeRichard LeveridgeRichard Leveridge was an English bass singer of the London stage and a composer of baroque music, including many popular songs....
– The Island Princess - Luigi Manza – Tito Manlio; Partenope
Births
- January 13 – MetastasioMetastasioPietro Antonio Domenico Trapassi, better known by his pseudonym of Metastasio, was an Italian poet and librettist, considered the most important writer of opera seria libretti.-Early life:...
, poet and lyricist (died 1782) - September 8 - François FrancoeurFrançois FrancoeurFrançois Francœur was a French composer and violinist.-Biography:He was born in Paris, the son of Joseph Francœur, a basse de violon player and member of the 24 violons du roy. Francœur was instructed in music by his father and joined the Académie Royale de Musique as a violinist at age 15...
, violinist and composer (died 1787) - date unknown
- Antonio BioniAntonio BioniAntonio Bioni was an Italian composer best known for his operas.He was born in Venice.-Operas:*Climene *Mitridate *Cajo Mario *Udine...
, composer (died 1739) - Riccardo BroschiRiccardo BroschiRiccardo Broschi was a composer of baroque music and the brother of the opera singer Carlo Broschi, known as Farinelli....
, composer (died 1756) - Célestin HarstCélestin HarstCélestin Harst was a French catholic priest, organist and harpsichordist.He was born in Sélestat , Alsace, and became prior of the Ebersmunster abbey. At some point in life, he was introduced to the French royal court and played for Louis XV....
, priest, organist and composer (died 1778)
- Antonio Bioni
- probable – Giovanni Battista SammartiniGiovanni Battista SammartiniGiovanni Battista Sammartini was an Italian composer, organist, choirmaster and teacher. He counted Gluck among his students, and was highly regarded by younger composers including Johann Christian Bach...
, composer (died 1775)
Deaths
- date unknown – Thomas ConnellanThomas ConnellanThomas Connellan was an Irish composer.Connellan was born about 1640/1645 at Cloonmahon, County Sligo. Both he and his brother, William Connellan became harpers...
, composer and harpist (born c.1640) - probable - Nicola MatteisNicola MatteisNicola Matteis was a leading Baroque violinist in London and a composer of significant popularity in his time....
, violinist and composer (born c.1670)