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Jules Caty was a French composer who lived from 1865 to 1936. He was born in the town of Saint-Quentin in northern France, and showed an early aptitude for music. His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him to pursue his passion for music. Caty began his formal musical education at the age of eight, when he started taking piano lessons. He quickly progressed and soon began composing his own music. At the age of 14, he entered the Paris Conservatory, where he studied composition with Jules Massenet and piano with Louis Diémer. During his time at the Conservatory, Caty won several prizes for his compositions, including the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1890. This prize allowed him to spend several years studying in Italy, where he was exposed to the works of the great Italian composers of the time. Upon his return to France, Caty began to establish himself as a composer of note. He wrote a number of operas, including La Fille de Roland, which was premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris in 1894. The opera was well-received and helped to establish Caty's reputation as a composer. In addition to his operas, Caty also wrote a number of orchestral works, including several symphonies and tone poems. His Symphony No. 1, which was premiered in 1898, was particularly well-received and helped to establish him as a leading composer of his time. Caty's music was characterized by its lush harmonies and rich orchestration. He was influenced by the Romantic composers of the 19th century, particularly Wagner and Berlioz, and his music often featured sweeping melodies and dramatic climaxes. Despite his success as a composer, Caty remained relatively unknown outside of France. He did not travel extensively, and his music was rarely performed outside of his home country. However, his influence on French music was significant, and he was highly regarded by his contemporaries. Caty continued to compose throughout his life, and his later works showed a greater degree of experimentation and innovation. He was particularly interested in the use of new instruments and technologies, and incorporated electronic sounds into some of his later works. Caty died in 1936 at the age of 71. Although his music is not as well-known as that of some of his contemporaries, he remains an important figure in the history of French music. His works continue to be performed and recorded, and his influence can be heard in the music of many later composers.

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