Joseph-Hector Fiocco (1703 – 1741), born in Brussels,
was a composer and Harpsichordist of the late Baroque
period. His father, the Italian composer Pietro Antonio
Fiocco, and one of his older step-brother Jean-Joseph
Fiocco gave him much of his musical education. He also
learned Greek and Latin well enough to be able to
become a schoolteacher in both those subjects.
Joseph Hector Fiocco worked under his step-brother’s
direction at the Ducal Chapel of the Notre-Dame du
Sablon most s...(+)
Joseph-Hector Fiocco (1703 – 1741), born in Brussels,
was a composer and Harpsichordist of the late Baroque
period. His father, the Italian composer Pietro Antonio
Fiocco, and one of his older step-brother Jean-Joseph
Fiocco gave him much of his musical education. He also
learned Greek and Latin well enough to be able to
become a schoolteacher in both those subjects.
Joseph Hector Fiocco worked under his step-brother’s
direction at the Ducal Chapel of the Notre-Dame du
Sablon most sources cite sometime before 1730. In 1730,
Joseph Hector became sous-maitre (submaster) of the
Notre-Dame du Sablon, He did not keep this position for
long he resigned in 1731 to become sangmeester
(choirmaster) at Antwerp Cathedral. At the cathedral of
Antwerp (1731–37) he was in charge of the music. In
1737 he returned to his birthplace and worked in the
collegiate church of St. Michel and Ste Gudule. He died
in Brussels. (38 years old).
In connection with his cathedral employment, Fiocco
wrote many choral works, including motets and Mass
settings. Some of his most significant compositions are
Lamentations du Jeudi Saint, a Missa solemnis and
Pièces de Clavecin. His two suites for harpsichord
were dedicated to the Duke of Arenberg, and they
incorporate French and Italian styles. The first suite
begins in the style of Couperin and ends with four
Italian-style movements: Adagio, Allegro, Andante, and
Vivace. He is also known to Suzuki violin students for
his Allegro, which is part of the Book Six Suzuki
violin repertoire (and has been recorded by Itzhak
Perlman, among others). This piece has also been
arranged for string quartet, and is sometimes heard at
weddings.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph-Hector_Fiocco).
Although originally composed for Harpsichord, I created
this Interpretation of the "L'adagio" from "Pièces de
clavecin" (Op. 1 No. 9) for Oboe & Strings (2 Violins,
Viola & Cello).
PARTITION