Jacques-Christophe Naudot

Baroque French Composer and Flautist

Jacques-Christophe Naudot (1690–1762) was a French composer and flautist of the Baroque era. While not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Naudot made significant contributions to the repertoire of the flute, an instrument that was gaining popularity during his lifetime. He was a prolific composer who wrote many pieces for the transverse flute, including concertos, sonatas, and chamber works. Naudot's music reflects the French taste of his time, with graceful melodies and dance-like movements. He was also one of the early adopters of the Italian concerto style in France, which he blended with French traditions. His works were published and enjoyed by the musical public of his day, contributing to the development of flute music in the 18th century.