Albert Roussel

French composer and orchestrator

Albert Roussel - French composer and orchestrator
Born

April 5th, 1869
156 years ago

Died

August 23rd, 1937
88 years ago — 68 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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A significant figure in French music, contributed to the development of 20th-century classical music. Studied at the Schola Cantorum in Paris and later served in the French Navy, which influenced many compositions. Worked as a teacher and composed operas, ballets, symphonies, and chamber music, showcasing a blend of traditional and modern elements. Notable compositions include 'Bacchus et Ariane' and 'Le Festin de l’araignée'.

Composed 'Bacchus et Ariane'

Wrote 'Le Festin de l’araignée'

Contributed to the orchestration of a variety of genres

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