Role

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Composer

Country

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France

Birth

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June 13, 1904 in Chateauroux (Frankreich)

Death

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October 10, 1946 in Neufmoutiers-en-Brie

 

Emile Goué was a French composer who lived from 1904 to 1946. He was born in the town of Lorient, in the Brittany region of France. Goué showed an early interest in music, and began studying piano and composition at a young age. He went on to study at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Paul Dukas and Georges Caussade. Goué's early works were heavily influenced by the music of his native Brittany, as well as by the folk music of other regions of France. He was particularly interested in the use of traditional instruments such as the bombarde and the biniou, which he incorporated into his compositions. Goué's music was also influenced by the works of other French composers such as Debussy and Ravel, as well as by the music of Stravinsky and Bartók. One of Goué's early successes was his composition "La Nuit de Walpurgis", which was premiered in 1927. The piece was inspired by the pagan festival of Walpurgis Night, which is celebrated in many parts of Europe on the night of April 30th. The work is scored for a large orchestra, and features a variety of percussion instruments, including timpani, xylophone, and glockenspiel. "La Nuit de Walpurgis" was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and helped to establish Goué as a rising star in the French music scene. In the years that followed, Goué continued to compose a wide variety of works, including orchestral pieces, chamber music, and vocal music. One of his most famous works is his "Symphonie Bretonne", which was premiered in 1932. The symphony is a tribute to Goué's native Brittany, and features a number of traditional Breton melodies and rhythms. The work is scored for a large orchestra, and includes a prominent role for the bombarde, a traditional Breton instrument. The "Symphonie Bretonne" was a great success, and helped to establish Goué as one of the leading composers of his generation. Another notable work by Goué is his "Concerto pour piano et orchestre", which was premiered in 1935. The concerto is scored for a large orchestra, and features a virtuosic piano part. The work is notable for its use of complex rhythms and harmonies, as well as for its incorporation of traditional Breton melodies. The "Concerto pour piano et orchestre" was well-received by audiences and critics, and helped to establish Goué as a composer of international renown. Despite his success, Goué's career was cut short by his untimely death in 1946, at the age of 42. His legacy, however, lives on through his music, which continues to be performed and admired by musicians and audiences around the world. Goué's music is notable for its incorporation of traditional folk melodies and rhythms, as well as for its use of complex harmonies and rhythms. His works are a testament to the rich musical heritage of his native Brittany, and to the enduring power of classical music as an art form.

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