Role

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Composer

Birth

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1860

Death

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1934

 

Gabriel Parès was a French composer and conductor who lived from 1860 to 1934. He was born in Paris, France, and showed an early interest in music. His father was a cellist, and his mother was a pianist, so he grew up in a musical household. He began studying music at a young age and showed great promise as a musician. Parès studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Jules Massenet and Charles Gounod. He won several prizes for his compositions while he was a student, and he graduated with honors in 1883. After graduation, he worked as a conductor and composer, and he quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented musicians of his generation. One of Parès' most famous works is his opera "Le Roi d'Ys," which he composed in 1888. The opera is based on a Breton legend and tells the story of a king who sacrifices his daughter to save his kingdom from a flood. The opera was a huge success when it premiered in Paris, and it remains one of Parès' most popular works. Parès also composed several other operas, including "La Guzla de l'Emir," "La Belle au Bois Dormant," and "Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame." He was known for his ability to write music that was both beautiful and dramatic, and his operas were praised for their emotional depth and complexity. In addition to his operas, Parès also composed several orchestral works, including symphonies, tone poems, and suites. One of his most famous orchestral works is his "Symphonie Gothique," which he composed in 1893. The symphony is a dark and brooding work that is full of drama and tension, and it is considered one of the most important works of the French Gothic style. Parès was also a talented conductor, and he conducted many of his own works as well as the works of other composers. He was the conductor of the Paris Opera from 1908 to 1914, and he was known for his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. He was also a respected teacher, and he taught composition at the Paris Conservatory from 1911 to 1929. Despite his many accomplishments, Parès' career was not without its challenges. He suffered from depression and anxiety throughout his life, and he struggled with alcoholism. He also faced criticism from some quarters for his use of Wagnerian techniques in his music, which was seen by some as a departure from the French musical tradition. Despite these challenges, Parès remained a prolific composer throughout his life, and he continued to write music until his death in 1934. His music remains popular today, and he is remembered as one of the most important composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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