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Edmond Weber was a French composer born on January 1, 1860, in the city of Lyon. He was the son of a wealthy merchant who encouraged his son's interest in music from an early age. Weber began his musical studies at the age of six, learning to play the piano and violin. He showed great promise as a musician, and his father hired the best teachers to help him develop his skills. Weber's musical education continued at the Paris Conservatory, where he studied composition with Jules Massenet and piano with Antoine François Marmontel. He was an excellent student and won several prizes for his compositions. In 1882, he won the prestigious Prix de Rome, which allowed him to study in Italy for four years. During his time in Italy, Weber was exposed to the works of the great Italian composers, such as Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini. He was particularly drawn to the operatic form and began to compose his own operas. His first opera, "La Fille de Roland," was premiered in Paris in 1891 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. Weber's success as an opera composer continued with his next work, "Le Roi d'Ys," which premiered in 1901. The opera was based on a Breton legend and was a great success, cementing Weber's reputation as one of the leading composers of his time. He continued to compose operas throughout his career, including "La Légende de Saint-Julien l'Hospitalier" and "Iwan le Terrible." In addition to his operas, Weber also composed orchestral works, chamber music, and songs. His orchestral works include the "Symphonie en ut mineur" and the "Suite en la majeur." His chamber music includes several string quartets and a piano trio. His songs, which were often set to the poetry of French poets such as Verlaine and Baudelaire, were particularly popular and were performed by many of the leading singers of the day. Weber's music is characterized by its lyricism and its use of French folk melodies. He was also influenced by the music of Wagner, particularly in his operas, which often feature lush orchestration and dramatic vocal writing. Despite his success as a composer, Weber was known for his modesty and his dedication to his craft. He continued to compose until his death in 1937, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful and enduring music.

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