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Erlanger was a French composer born on May 13, 1862, in Paris. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a well-known composer and conductor. Erlanger began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his father. As a young man, Erlanger studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Jules Massenet. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented composer, and his works were performed at the prestigious Société Nationale de Musique. Erlanger's early works were heavily influenced by the Romantic style of music, and he was known for his use of lush harmonies and sweeping melodies. His first major success came in 1890 with the premiere of his opera, Le Juif Polonais. The opera was a critical and commercial success, and it established Erlanger as one of the leading composers of his time. Over the course of his career, Erlanger composed a wide variety of works, including operas, ballets, symphonies, and chamber music. He was particularly known for his operas, which were often based on historical or mythological subjects. One of Erlanger's most famous works is his opera, Aphrodite, which premiered in 1906. The opera tells the story of the Greek goddess of love and beauty, and it features some of Erlanger's most beautiful and lyrical music. The opera was a huge success, and it was performed throughout Europe and the United States. Another notable work by Erlanger is his ballet, Les Elves, which premiered in 1892. The ballet tells the story of a group of elves who live in a magical forest, and it features some of Erlanger's most enchanting and whimsical music. The ballet was a huge success, and it remains one of Erlanger's most popular works. Throughout his career, Erlanger was known for his innovative approach to music. He was one of the first composers to incorporate elements of jazz and other popular music into his works, and he was also known for his use of exotic scales and harmonies. Erlanger continued to compose music until his death in 1919. His legacy as one of the leading composers of his time has endured, and his works continue to be performed and admired by music lovers around the world.

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