Julie Pinel facts for kids
Julie Pinel was a talented French musician who lived a long time ago, from about 1710 to 1737. She was a composer, meaning she wrote music. She also taught people how to play the harpsichord. The harpsichord is an old musical instrument, a bit like a piano.
Julie came from a family of musicians who worked for the royal court in France. Not much is known about her life. But we do know she dedicated her music collection to a special person. This person was the "Prince of Soubize," likely Charles de Rohan. He was a patron, someone who supported her family's music.
Julie Pinel's Music
Julie Pinel published a collection of 31 songs in 1737. The collection was called Nouveau receuil d'airs sérioux et à boire. This means "New collection of serious and drinking songs."
Famous Songs and Works
Some of her well-known pieces include:
- Le Printems – a short song called a cantatille
- Rossignols – meaning "Nightingales"
- Boccages – meaning "Groves" or "Woodlands"
- Echos indiscrets – meaning "Indiscreet Echos"
- Bergères – meaning "Shepherdesses"
- Pourquoy – meaning "Why"
- Appollonius – an opera
Modern Recordings
Even today, people still enjoy Julie Pinel's music. Some of her works have been recorded and released on CDs. One example is the album The Pleasures of Love and Libation. This album features her music played by the orchestra La Donna Musicale.
See also
In Spanish: Julie Pinel para niños
