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French composer (1855–1899)

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Ernest Chausson was a French conductor, composer, and pianist born in Paris on January 20, 1855. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under Jules Massenet and spoke French. His notable works include the opera *The Moods of Marianne*, the *Poème*, *Quatuor à cordes*, and *20 songs for voice and piano*. He composed in the genres of opera and symphony, often associated with the romantic period.

Chausson died in Limay on June 10, 1899, from accidental death. He is buried at Père Lachaise Cemetery. His relative was Gaston Julia.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1855
Died
1899
Works
35

Top works

  • Ernest Chausson
  • 20 songs for voice and piano
  • Quatuor à cordes
  • Poème
  • Piano music

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27,375
Total plays
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Ernest Chausson (January 20, 1855 – June 10, 1899) was a French composer. His work is commonly divided into three periods, the first of which is dominated by Massenet and exhibits fluid and elegant melodies. The second period dating from 1886 is marked by a more dramatic character, benefitting by his contacts with the artistic milieux in which he moved. The third period dates from his father's death in 1894 and was influenced by his reading of the symbolist poets and Russian literature, parti

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Ernest
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Paris
Place of death
Limay
Occupation
pianist
Languages spoken
French
Notable work
Poème
Student of
Jules Massenet
Instrument
piano
Image
Chausson, Ernest, BNF Gallica.jpg
Significant event
funeral
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Commons category
Ernest Chausson
date of birth
1855-01-20
date of death
1899-06-10
manner of death
accidental death
name in native language
Ernest Chausson
Commons Creator page
Ernest Chausson
relative
Gaston Julia
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Works in European collections

17 objects attributed to Ernest Chausson, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

Ernest Chausson, cabinet card photo by P. Frois, Biarritz (France), ca. 1885, Bibliothèque nationale de France Amédée-Ernest Chausson ( French: [ʃosɔ̃]; 20 January 1855 – 10 June 1899) was a French Romantic composer.

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