Role

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Composer

Country

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France

Birth

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March 9, 1850

Death

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July 29, 1906

Period

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Romantic

Genre

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Ballet

 

Alexandre Luigini was a French composer and conductor who lived from 9 March 1850 to 29 July 1906. He was born in Lyon, France, to a family of musicians. His father, Joseph Luigini, was a violinist and conductor, and his mother, Marie-Anne, was a pianist. Alexandre showed an early interest in music and began studying the violin and piano at a young age. Luigini's musical education began at the Conservatoire de Lyon, where he studied under the tutelage of Antoine Marmontel. He later moved to Paris to continue his studies at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied composition with Jules Massenet and conducting with Émile Durand. He graduated from the conservatory in 1875 with a first prize in composition. After completing his studies, Luigini began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras in France and abroad. He was appointed conductor of the Théâtre de la Gaîté in Paris in 1887, where he remained until his death. He also conducted at the Opéra-Comique and the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Luigini was a prolific composer, writing music for the stage, ballet, and orchestra. His most famous work is the ballet "La Marquise," which premiered at the Théâtre de la Gaîté in 1899. The ballet tells the story of a young marquise who falls in love with a poor artist. The music is characterized by its lightness and elegance, with a strong influence from the music of the Baroque era. Luigini's other notable works include the operas "Le Cid" and "La Belle au bois dormant," as well as the ballets "Le Roi Candaule" and "Le Festin de l'araignée." His music is known for its melodic beauty, harmonic richness, and colorful orchestration. In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Luigini was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Conservatoire de Paris and the Schola Cantorum, where his students included the composer Maurice Ravel. Luigini died in Paris in 1906 at the age of 56. His legacy as a composer and conductor continues to be celebrated today, with performances of his music taking place around the world. His contributions to the world of classical music have earned him a place among the great composers of his time.

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