Articles related to "French Composers"

Brief biography of Charles Gounod, best known for opera Faust and religious music "Ave Maria," both instrumental and soprano voice.

From Bach to Bartok, many composers have written concert pieces especially to train technique. Debussy's set of Études fits into that tradition with playful whimsy.

A brief look at the life and career of Cecile Chaminade, French pianist and composer whose "Scarf Dance" sold thousands of copies and was widely played.

A brief biography of the life, career and works of Hector Berlioz - a major figure in the 19th century music Romantic movement and peer to Liszt and Wagner.

Though Elliot Carter may be getting all the hype, the modern composer Messiaen also turned 100 this year. His music is both intellectually rigorous and mystically dreamy.

"Les Six" was the name given by critic Henri Collet to this 1920s group of avant-garde French composers formed by Eric Satie.

Brief biography of French composer Arthur Honegger, a neo-classicist known for "Le Roi David" and "Pacific 231."

Life and works of French composer Eric Satie, a pioneer of the avant garde, one of the great eccentrics but a creative innovator.

The life and works of Germaine Tailleferre, the only woman member of 'Les Six.' She wrote operas, ballets, instrumental music, and film scores.

Notes on the life and works of Maurice Ravel, classed with Debussy as an Impressionist composer.

Nadia Boulanger's life, career and list of prominent students. She was considered the greatest music teacher of the 20th century.

Dialogues des Carmélites, a French opera by Francis Poulenc: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Francis Poulenc opera information.

Life and Works of French composer Darius Milhaud, a member of Les Six and best known for Le Boeuf sur le Toit.

Though the saxophone is often associated with jazz, Javier Oviedo reminds audiences that this versatile instrument is actually quite classical in origin.

The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers.

Adolphe Adam's brief biography. Pioneer of 19th-century French Romantic ballets and operas, and famous of Christmas song Cantique de Noel.

Short biography of French composer Camille Saint-Saens, organist and pianist, known for suite 'Carnaval des Animaux' and the opera 'Samson et Dalila'.

Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')

Gabriel Fauré was equally distinguished and respected as a composer and a teacher. Here's a profile of his life, career and music.

French composer Georges Bizet's brief biography - his life and works. Best known for his masterpiece 'Carmen,' one of best-loved operas staged worldwide.

Brief biography of Jules Massenet, his life, career, operas and other works. Famous for opera Manon, Le Cid and Thaïs, with the famous intermezzo 'Meditation.'

The life and works of French composer Léo Delibes, famous for his ballets and operas.

Manon, a French opera by Jules Massenet: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Massenet opera information.

Composers write music about feelings, the world, and nature. This article identifies the four seasons as interpreted by Mozart, Milhaud, Delius and Chaminade.

Saint Francois d'Assise (Saint Francis of Assisi), a French opera by Olivier Messiaen. Opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Yolanda Kondonassis loves both music and the environment. Her latest album will be used to help protect the nature that has inspired so many classical compositions.

Electronic music relies on different techniques and concerns than traditional acoustic music, most notably the exploration of sound color.

Directed by Joseph Summer, the annual Shakespeare Concerts have celebrated the Bard since 2003. This year's performance was sparsely attended but rewarded the loyal.

Alice Nielsen was a well-known operetta and opera star in America in the late 1800's and the early 1900's. She had a varied career, singing both opera and musicals.

A brief look at the residences, permanent or temporary, of three of the great composers who traveled to Britain at one time.

As part of an experimental project, the English National Opera opens up the behind-the-scenes process of staging an opera through its internet chronicle of Carmen.

Two celebrated pianists of the nineteenth century were Diemer and Barth. They deserve to be remembered by today's music lovers.

Biography of French composer Claude Debussy, regarded founder of music impressionism and famous for two preludes, 'Clair de lune' and 'La mer.'

Some interesting facts and information about several French women composers who were born before the year 1900.

Traces early French opera and the significant contributions of King Louis XIV, Jean Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau.

Le Docteur Miracle (Doctor Miracle), a French comic operetta by Georges Bizet: operetta plot synopsis, character description, and other Georges Bizet operetta information

Benvenuto Cellini, a French three-act opera by Hector Berlioz: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Berlioz opera information.

Brief biography of Jacques Offenbach - his life, operettas and works. Famous for his masterpiece and only opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann" (Les Contes d'Hoffmann).

Lakmé, a French opera by Léo Delibes. Lakmé opera plot summary, character list, and other opera information.

Igor Fedorovich Stravinsky is one of the most widely-known composers. His works are still being played to this day.

Brief Biography of composer and teacher Luigi Cherubini - his life, career and works. He significantly contributed to the development of French opera.

Ahhh . . . l'amour. What better way to express your love than with a homemade valentine written in French?

A brief biography of Maurice Maeterlinck, best-known for plays Pellèas and Mélisande and The Blue Bird, and his involvement with French literary movement symbolism.

Le Pont des Soupirs (The Bridge of Sighs,) a French operetta by Jacques Offenbach: opera plot summary, character list, and other Offenbach opera information.

With a rising performance career under his belt, Ivan Ilic releases a debut album, featuring the solo piano works of Claude Debussy.

The works of Steve Reich and John Adams come together in this brilliantly performed album, the perfect introduction to minimalism.

Listen, learn and play along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the marching brooms.

Travel the ages of musical sound with the BBC's latest series on classical music history.

Christmas songs have been sung and enjoyed for years and are part of the traditions that come with the holiday. Enjoy some of the best loved Christmas carols.

Jeanne d'Arc au Bûcher (Joan of Arc at the Stake) by Arthur Honegger: oratorio plot synopsis, character description, and other Honegger oratorio information.