Role

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Composer

Birth

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1908

Death

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1994

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

Robert Planel was a French composer and conductor who was born on February 13, 1908, in Paris, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Planel began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and violin with his father. He later attended the Paris Conservatory, where he studied composition with Paul Dukas and conducting with Charles Munch. Planel's early compositions were influenced by the French Impressionist style, which was popular in the early 20th century. His first major work, the Suite for Orchestra, was premiered in 1932 and received critical acclaim. This success led to commissions for other works, including the Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, which was premiered in 1935. During the 1930s, Planel also worked as a conductor, leading performances of his own works as well as those of other composers. He was appointed the conductor of the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire in 1940, a position he held until 1944. Planel's music continued to evolve throughout his career. In the 1940s, he began to incorporate elements of jazz and popular music into his compositions. This can be heard in works such as the Suite for Saxophone and Orchestra, which was premiered in 1948. One of Planel's most famous works is the Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra, which was premiered in 1951. This piece has become a staple of the trumpet repertoire and is known for its virtuosic solo part and lively rhythms. Planel also wrote music for film and television. He composed the score for the 1952 film La Minute de Vérité and the theme music for the French television series Les Cinq Dernières Minutes. In addition to his work as a composer and conductor, Planel was also a respected music educator. He taught at the Paris Conservatory from 1956 to 1978 and was known for his dedication to his students. Planel's music has been praised for its lyricism, colorful orchestration, and inventive harmonies. His works have been performed by orchestras around the world and continue to be popular with audiences and musicians alike. Robert Planel died on December 6, 1994, in Paris, France. He left behind a legacy of innovative and expressive music that continues to inspire and delight listeners today.

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