Cecile Chaminade was born 1857 in Paris, France and died 1944, Monte-Carlo. A french composer and pianist known chiefly

CECILE CHAMINADE
8^thAugust 1857 --- 18^th April 1944

Cecile Chaminade was born 1857 in Paris, France and died 1944, Monte-Carlo. A french composer and pianist known
chiefly for her light piano pieces, which she performed on numerous concert tours, particularly in England.

Chaminade studied composition with Benjamin Godard, among others. She began to compose at the age of eight and
gave her first public recital at age 18, made her London debut in 1892. At her American debut in 1908 she played
the solo part of her Concertstück with the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Although her piano salon music won widespread popularity, her more serious works, which include an opera, a ballet
titled Challirhoe (Symphonic Ballet), a dramatic symphony entitled Les Amazones and orchestral suites, which were
unsuccessful. She also wrote numerous songs.
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