Jean-Baptiste Arban facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jean-Baptiste Arban
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| Background information | |
| Born | 28 February 1825 Lyon, France |
| Died | 8 April 1889 (aged 64) Paris, France |
| Genres | Romantic |
| Occupation(s) | Cornetist, Teacher, Conductor |
| Instruments | Cornet |
| Years active | 1845–1888 |
Joseph Jean-Baptiste Laurent Arban (born February 28, 1825 – died April 8, 1889) was a very famous French musician. He played the cornet like a true master. He was also a conductor, a composer, and a teacher. Arban was the first person to become super famous for playing the valved cornet. He showed everyone that the cornet could be a serious solo instrument, just like a violin. He was inspired by the amazing violinist Niccolò Paganini.
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Arban's Early Life and Training
Arban was born in Lyon, France. He was one of ten children in his family. His father, Simon Arban, was a craftsman. One of his older brothers, Francisque Arban, became a well-known balloonist.
Studying Music
From 1841 to 1845, Arban studied the trumpet at the Paris Conservatoire. His teacher was François Dauverné. Arban graduated from the Conservatoire with high honors. After this, he started to focus on mastering the cornet.
Arban's Career and Teaching
In 1857, Arban became a professor of the saxhorn at the École Militaire. Later, in 1869, he became a professor of cornet at the Paris Conservatoire. One of his students there was Merri Franquin.
The Famous Arban Method Book
In 1864, Arban published a very important book. It was called Grande méthode complète pour cornet à pistons et de saxhorn. This book is still used by brass players all over the world today. It is often called the "Trumpeter's Bible."
Concerts and Recordings
In 1876, Arban was invited by Alexander II to conduct some concerts. These concerts took place in Pavlovsk. It seems Arban also made a phonograph cylinder recording. He did this for the Edison Company shortly before he died. A newspaper from Finland mentioned this recording in 1890. It said the recording was a cornet solo called "Fanfare d'Edison."
Arban passed away in Paris in 1889.
The Arban Method Book Today
Arban's cornet method book from 1864 is still very important. Modern brass players, like trumpeters and cornetists, still study it. You can find the Arban Method book from different publishers. Carl Fischer and Alphonse Leduc are two of the most famous ones.
Special Editions
In 1982, Carl Fischer released a special version of the book. This edition had notes added by Claude Gordon, a famous teacher. Gordon's version brought back the original text. It also pointed out changes made by earlier editors. Claude Gordon added comments in the footnotes. These comments helped to make things clearer. They also connected different parts of the book.
Arban's original book did not suggest some things that teachers recommend today. This special edition helps musicians understand what Arban originally taught.
Famous Pieces
Two of Arban's musical pieces are still very popular. His variations on The Carnival of Venice is a great showpiece for cornet soloists. His piece "Fantasie Brilliante" is also often played and recorded.
See also
In Spanish: Jean-Baptiste Arban para niños
