Lucien Chevaillier
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Lucien Chevaillier (1883–1932) was a French
composer
and pianist. He is best known for his music for piano, particularly his Berceuse pour piano op. 65. His one act opera
Le poème du soir premiered successfully at the Opéra-Comique
in Paris
on 13 May 1925. He taught for many years at the Strasbourg Conservatory.
France
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composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
and pianist. He is best known for his music for piano, particularly his Berceuse pour piano op. 65. His one act opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
Le poème du soir premiered successfully at the Opéra-Comique
Opéra-Comique
The Opéra-Comique is a Parisian opera company, which was founded around 1714 by some of the popular theatres of the Parisian fairs. In 1762 the company was merged with, and for a time took the name of its chief rival the Comédie-Italienne at the Hôtel de Bourgogne, and was also called the...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
on 13 May 1925. He taught for many years at the Strasbourg Conservatory.
Sources
Key, Pierre V. (ed), "Chevaillier, Lucien" in Pierre Key's Musical Who's Who, 1st Edition, Pierre Key Inc., 1931, p. 120External links
- Chevaillier, Lucien on MusicSack