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First: G. Pacchioni Prev.: A. Philidor Composer Table: P Next: P.D. Philidor Last: E. Putz 		 François-André Philidor  (1725-1795)

According to The New Penguin Dictionary of Music, François-André [Danican] Philidor was the most important member of the French Philidor musical family. He was a composer especially of operas including "Tom Jones"; also a Requiem for Rameau, etc. He was also noted as a chess player. Died in London.

Sheet Music:
Sheet music at SheetMusicPlus.com
Websites:
PHILIDOR, FRANçOIS-ANDRé BIOGRAPHY by www.naxos.com.
Books:
[§] Ernelinde: Tragedie Lyrique by Francois-Andre Danican Philidor amazon.com amazon.co.uk amazon.de amazon.fr amazon.ca amazon.it amazon.es