de Visée Sheet Music and Biography
Robert de Visée was born in France around 1655. He played a variety of instruments and is recognised more for his performing than his composing.
It is thought his greatest talent was displayed whilst playing the guitar.
We have Suite 9 in D minor for 2 Guitars and Suite in E minor collection for 2 Guitars sheet music available for download.
Although not a great deal is known about his life he did play in the music court of King Louis XIV and Louis XV.
Career and Works
- Around 1680 he became chamber musician and played for King Louis XIV
- In 1682 his first book of guitar works were published and the second in 1686
- In 1709 he gained the post as a singer in the royal chamber
- 1719 he became Guitar Master of the King’ (Maître de Guitare du Roi) to Louis XV
Robert de Visée died around 1732 – 1733 but again the exact date is unknown.
de Visée Sheet Music Downloads and Further Reading
At music-scores.com we have a few arrangements of Robert de Visée sheet music in PDF format for you to download.
For further information on this composer take a look at Maestros of the Guitar and All Music.