Sainte-Chapelle (choir)
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The Sainte-Chapelle was also the name for the chapelle, the men of the clerical and musical institution which attached to the building, the Sainte-Chapelle
(built 1243-1249), in Paris.
The establishment of the Sainte-Chapelle royale consisted of a treasurer, canons, and college - the members of which may have overlapped with the choir and instrumentalists. however following the dissolution of the musical establishment in the French Revolution, the term Sainte-Chapelle after 1803 applies only to the building.
the Sainte-Chapelle originally indicated not only the building, but more the costs and functions of clerical and musical establishment attached to it. However unlike the Chapelle-royale the choir of the Sainte-Chapelle did not change residence or travel with the king.
founded a Sainte-Chapelle in 1172. Although this is not the direct ancestor of the Saint-Chapelle established to serve the new building in the 1240s Duke Hugues' Sainte-Chapelle also found itself between royal and papal authority. Rivalry between the Sainte-Chapelle and Chapelle royale existed from at least 1511 when Louis XII was petitioned by both the treasurer of the Sainte-Chapelle and the master of the Chapelle royale for funds.
, Claudin de Sermisy
, Nicolas Formé
, Thomas Gobert, and Jean Veillot, but the most notable was perhaps Marc-Antoine Charpentier
, from 1698. The masters were not only responsible for music for services, but also for the care of the enfants de la chapelle, the boys choir. Although this was officially part of Charpentier's job, from the 1460s the non-musical responsibilities in regard to the boys in practice delegated to the maître de grammaire (grammar teacher) and sous-maîtres of the chapelle.
Sainte-Chapelle
La Sainte-Chapelle is the only surviving building of the Capetian royal palace on the Île de la Cité in the heart of Paris, France. It was commissioned by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including the Crown of Thorns - one of the most important relics in medieval...
(built 1243-1249), in Paris.
The establishment of the Sainte-Chapelle royale consisted of a treasurer, canons, and college - the members of which may have overlapped with the choir and instrumentalists. however following the dissolution of the musical establishment in the French Revolution, the term Sainte-Chapelle after 1803 applies only to the building.
Cappella
The distinction between the men and the building comes from the original meaning of French chapelle, as with Italian cappella or Spanish capilla, to mean a choral establishment, rather than the building where the priests, singers and instrumentalists of the chapelle were based. Consequently, as with the Chapelle royaleChapelle royale
The chapelle royale was the musical establishment attached to the royal chapel of the French kings. The term may also be applied to the chapel buildings, the Chapelle royale de Versailles....
the Sainte-Chapelle originally indicated not only the building, but more the costs and functions of clerical and musical establishment attached to it. However unlike the Chapelle-royale the choir of the Sainte-Chapelle did not change residence or travel with the king.
Between King and Pope
The Burgundian Duke Hugues IIIHugh III, Duke of Burgundy
Hugh III of Burgundy was duke of Burgundy between 1162 and 1192. Hugh was the eldest son of duke Odo II and Marie of Champagne, daughter of Theobald and Mathilda of Carinthia....
founded a Sainte-Chapelle in 1172. Although this is not the direct ancestor of the Saint-Chapelle established to serve the new building in the 1240s Duke Hugues' Sainte-Chapelle also found itself between royal and papal authority. Rivalry between the Sainte-Chapelle and Chapelle royale existed from at least 1511 when Louis XII was petitioned by both the treasurer of the Sainte-Chapelle and the master of the Chapelle royale for funds.
Masters of the Sainte-Chapelle
Notable composers who served as maîtres and sous-maîtres of the Sainte-Chapelle include Pierre CertonPierre Certon
Pierre Certon was a French composer of the Renaissance. He was a representative of the generation after Josquin and Mouton, and was influential in the late development of the French chanson.-Life:...
, Claudin de Sermisy
Claudin de Sermisy
Claudin de Sermisy was a French composer of the Renaissance. Along with Clément Janequin he was one of the most renowned composers of French chansons in the early 16th century; in addition he was a significant composer of sacred music...
, Nicolas Formé
Nicolas Formé
Nicolas Formé was a French composer.At the age of 20 in 1587 Formé joined the choir of the Sainte-Chapelle, but was excluded from the fraternity for drunkenness and womanising...
, Thomas Gobert, and Jean Veillot, but the most notable was perhaps Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Marc-Antoine Charpentier, , was a French composer of the Baroque era.Exceptionally prolific and versatile, he produced compositions of the highest quality in several genres...
, from 1698. The masters were not only responsible for music for services, but also for the care of the enfants de la chapelle, the boys choir. Although this was officially part of Charpentier's job, from the 1460s the non-musical responsibilities in regard to the boys in practice delegated to the maître de grammaire (grammar teacher) and sous-maîtres of the chapelle.