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Composer

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France

Birth

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May 4, 1867 in Toulouse, France

Death

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June 2, 1949 in Paris, France

Period

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Modern

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Keyboard

 

Dynam-Victor Fumet was a French composer born on December 16, 1868, in the city of Lyon. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. His father, Victor Fumet, was a well-known composer and conductor in Lyon, and his mother, Marie-Louise Fumet, was a pianist. From a young age, Dynam-Victor showed a great interest in music and began studying the piano and composition with his father. At the age of 16, Dynam-Victor entered the Paris Conservatory, where he studied composition with Jules Massenet and Gabriel Fauré. He also studied piano with Louis Diémer and harmony with André Gedalge. During his time at the conservatory, Dynam-Victor won several prizes for his compositions, including the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1893 for his cantata "Le Jugement de Dieu." After completing his studies at the conservatory, Dynam-Victor returned to Lyon, where he worked as a music teacher and conductor. He also continued to compose, and his works began to gain recognition. In 1900, he won the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris for his opera "Le Roi de Lahore," which was premiered at the Opéra-Comique in Paris the following year. Over the next few years, Dynam-Victor continued to compose operas, including "La Nuit de Noël" (1904) and "La Belle au Bois Dormant" (1905). He also wrote several orchestral works, including a symphony and a suite for orchestra. In 1908, he was appointed director of the Conservatory of Lyon, a position he held until his retirement in 1937. During his tenure as director of the conservatory, Dynam-Victor continued to compose and also worked to promote the music of other composers. He organized concerts and festivals, and he founded the Société des Concerts de Lyon, which became one of the leading orchestras in France. He also wrote several books on music theory and history, including "Traité d'harmonie" (1912) and "Histoire de la musique" (1922). Dynam-Victor's later works include the opera "Le Roi d'Ys" (1921), which was based on a Breton legend and was well-received by audiences and critics alike. He also wrote several chamber music works, including a string quartet and a piano trio. In 1933, he was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his contributions to French music. Dynam-Victor Fumet died on January 28, 1949, in Lyon, at the age of 80. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be performed and appreciated today. His works are characterized by their lyricism, rich harmonies, and colorful orchestration, and they reflect his deep love of French culture and history.

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