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Emmanuel Chabrier, born Alexis Emmanuel Chabrier, was a French composer of the Romantic era who lived from 1841 to 1894. He wrote operas, songs, piano music, and orchestral works, with España, Joyeuse marche, and the opera L'étoile among his frequently performed compositions. Although he began his professional life as a civil servant, his colorful orchestration, rhythmic vitality, and distinctive harmony later attracted the admiration of French composers including Debussy and Ravel.
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Who was Alexis Emmanuel Chabrier?
Alexis Emmanuel Chabrier, usually known as Emmanuel Chabrier, was a French Romantic composer who lived from 1841 to 1894. He wrote for orchestra, piano, voice, and the stage, including the opera L'étoile.
What is Chabrier's España?
España is an orchestral rhapsody inspired by Chabrier's travels in Spain and is one of his most frequently performed works. It belongs to the same core catalog as Joyeuse marche and the opera L'étoile, but it is an orchestral work rather than a stage piece.
What kind of opera is L'étoile?
L'étoile is a comic opera by Chabrier, first performed in 1877. Its light, theatrical style shows that his catalog was not limited to orchestral pieces such as España.
Which Chabrier works should I know besides España?
Joyeuse marche and L'étoile are the clearest next names, alongside España. Joyeuse marche is orchestral, while L'étoile is a 19th-century comic opera, so the three works show different sides of the composer born in 1841.
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