Role

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Composer

Birth

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1846

Death

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1927

Genre

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Vocal

 

Ange Flégier was a French composer born on September 8, 1846, in Marseille, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father, Jean-Baptiste Flégier, was a composer and conductor, and his mother, Marie-Anne, was a singer. Ange showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano and violin at a young age. Flégier's musical education began at the Marseille Conservatory, where he studied under the tutelage of Joseph Daussoigne-Méhul. He later continued his studies in Paris with the renowned composer and teacher, Ambroise Thomas. Flégier's talent as a composer was evident from an early age, and he won several prizes and awards for his compositions while still a student. Flégier's early works were heavily influenced by the Romantic style of the time, and he was particularly drawn to the music of Richard Wagner. His first major work, the opera "Le Chevalier Jean," was premiered in 1876 and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. The opera was based on a medieval legend and featured lush orchestration and soaring melodies. Flégier continued to compose operas throughout his career, including "La Fiancée d'Abydos" (1880) and "Le Roi Lear" (1895). His operas were known for their dramatic intensity and emotional depth, and they often dealt with themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. In addition to his operas, Flégier also composed a number of orchestral works, including symphonies, tone poems, and concertos. His most famous orchestral work is the "Suite Pittoresque," which was composed in 1881 and is still performed today. The suite is a collection of five pieces that evoke different scenes and moods, from a bustling market to a tranquil countryside. Flégier's music was well-regarded during his lifetime, and he was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1892 for his contributions to French music. However, his music fell out of favor in the years following his death in 1907, and it was not until the mid-20th century that his works began to be rediscovered and performed again. Today, Flégier is remembered as an important figure in French music of the late 19th century. His music is characterized by its lush harmonies, soaring melodies, and dramatic intensity, and it continues to be performed and recorded by orchestras and opera companies around the world.

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