François Dieupart, also known as Charles Dieupart, was a French composer who made his career in England. He was involved in a venture to promote Italian opera in London. This project was derailed by the success of Handel’s operas from 1710 onwards. Nevertheless, Dieupart seems to have enjoyed a solid reputation as a performer, orchestral musician and harpsichord teacher. His works enjoyed a certain success, notably his 6 suites for harpsichord, widely distributed in Europe and said to have inspired Johann Sebastian Bach’s English suites.

The concerto grosso in B minor is an orchestral piece with 4 "Italian" string parts, two oboes and a trumpet in D. The wind instruments have some fine solos, notably the two oboes in the 2nd movement (Adagio).

In 5 movements (1. Allegro - 2. Adagio - 3. Allegro - 4. Adagio - 5. Allegro) and lasting in total around a quarter of an hour, this concerto will be of interest to orchestras looking for a brilliant addition to their programme, or as a contrast between two vocal pieces.