Robert de Visée

Guitarist, theorbo and viol player, singer and composer (born ca.1655 – died 1732/33). He may have studied with Corbetta. About 1680 he became a chamber musician to Louis XIV, in which capacity he often performed at court. In 1709 he was appointed a singer in the royal chamber, and in 1719 he formally became guitar teacher to the king. Rousseau stated that he also played the viol at court.