Role

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Composer

Birth

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1849

Death

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1934

Period

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Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Keyboard

 

Henri Edouard Dallier was a French composer and organist who lived from 1849 to 1934. He was born in Paris, France, and showed an early interest in music. His father was a musician, and Dallier began studying the piano and organ at a young age. He later studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of César Franck and Charles-Marie Widor. Dallier's early compositions were influenced by the Romantic style of music that was popular in France at the time. He wrote a number of works for the piano and organ, as well as chamber music and songs. His first major success came in 1878, when his "Suite for Organ" was performed at the Paris Conservatory. This work showcased Dallier's skill as an organist and composer, and it helped to establish his reputation as a rising star in the French music scene. Over the next few years, Dallier continued to compose and perform, and he became known for his virtuosic organ playing. He was appointed as the organist at the Church of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul in Paris in 1880, and he held this position for over 50 years. During this time, he also taught at the Paris Conservatory, where he had a number of notable students, including Marcel Dupré and Maurice Duruflé. Dallier's music continued to evolve over the years, and he began to incorporate elements of the Impressionist style that was emerging in France. His compositions became more harmonically complex and more atmospheric, with a focus on creating mood and atmosphere through the use of color and texture. Some of his most notable works from this period include his "Suite for Orchestra" and his "Symphony in B-flat Major." Despite his success as a composer and performer, Dallier remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He was known for his kindness and generosity, and he was beloved by his students and colleagues. He continued to compose and perform well into his 80s, and he remained an important figure in the French music scene until his death in 1934. Today, Dallier is remembered as one of the most important French composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His music is characterized by its rich harmonies, lush textures, and evocative melodies, and it continues to be performed and studied by musicians around the world.

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