Emmanuel Chabrier

French composer and pianist, soprano aria

Emmanuel Chabrier - French composer and pianist, soprano aria
Born

January 18th, 1841
184 years ago

Died

September 13th, 1894
131 years ago — 53 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

France

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Chabrier was a French composer and pianist active during the late 19th century. He gained prominence for his colorful orchestration and blend of French folk music with classical forms. His most famous works include the orchestral suite 'Espana' and the opera 'Le roi malgré lui'. Chabrier also contributed significantly to piano music, with notable pieces that showcase his unique compositional style. His work bridged the gap between Romantic and modern music, influencing future generations of composers.

Composed the orchestral suite 'Espana'

Wrote the opera 'Le roi malgré lui'

Developed a distinctive style in piano music

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