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Julien Tiersot was a French composer, musicologist, and folklorist who was born on January 11, 1857, in Paris, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Tiersot began his musical education at a young age, studying the piano and violin. He later studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Jules Massenet and César Franck. Tiersot's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic style of his teachers, but he soon became interested in folk music and began to incorporate elements of it into his work. He was particularly interested in the music of Brittany, and he traveled there to collect and study traditional songs and dances. Tiersot's interest in folk music led him to become a pioneering musicologist and folklorist, and he published several books on the subject. Tiersot's compositions include works for piano, violin, and orchestra, as well as choral music and songs. His most famous work is his Suite Bretonne, which was inspired by the music of Brittany. The suite consists of six movements, each based on a traditional Breton dance. The work was premiered in 1895 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. In addition to his compositions, Tiersot was also a respected musicologist and folklorist. He published several books on the music of Brittany, including Chansons populaires de la Bretagne and Musique populaire de la Bretagne. Tiersot's work in this field was groundbreaking, as he was one of the first scholars to study and document the music of a specific region in France. Tiersot's interest in folk music also led him to become involved in the early 20th-century folk music revival. He was a member of the Société des amis des arts populaires, an organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional French culture. Tiersot was also a founding member of the Association des chansonniers de France, which was established to promote the performance of traditional French songs. Despite his contributions to French music and culture, Tiersot's work fell out of favor in the mid-20th century. His music was seen as old-fashioned and out of step with the modernist trends of the time. However, in recent years, there has been a renewed interest in Tiersot's work, and his compositions have been performed and recorded by contemporary musicians. In conclusion, Julien Tiersot was a pioneering composer, musicologist, and folklorist who made significant contributions to French music and culture. His interest in folk music led him to become one of the first scholars to study and document the music of a specific region in France, and his compositions, particularly his Suite Bretonne, remain popular to this day. Tiersot's work may have fallen out of favor for a time, but his legacy continues to inspire musicians and scholars alike.

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