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Pierre de Bréville Born: February 21, 1861; Bar-le-Duc, Meuse Died: September 24, 1949; Paris, France
After early study for a diplomatic career, Bréville studied at the Paris Conservatoire and took private lessons from Franck. He taught counterpoint at the Schola Cantorum and was very active in the Société Nationale de Musique. His opera, Eros vainqueur, (1900) is considered to be one of the most important operatic works of the era. Bréville was also known for his many songs, written in styles influenced by Wagner, Debussy and Fauré. His works ... Read more

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Fantasie (1)

Harmonie du Soir (1)

Maneh (1)

Portraits de maîtres (1)

Sonata for Piano in D flat major (1)

Sonata for Violin and Piano no 1 in C sharp minor (1)

Une jeune fille parle (1)


Biography	by Lynn Vought
After early study for a diplomatic career, Bréville studied at the Paris Conservatoire and took private lessons from Franck. He taught counterpoint at the Schola Cantorum and was very active in the Société Nationale de Musique. His opera, Eros vainqueur, (1900) is considered to be one of the most important operatic works of the era. Bréville was also known for his many songs, written in styles influenced by Wagner, Debussy and Fauré. His works were often performed during his lifetime but have been largely forgotten since then.

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