TDCM: December 15th - Jules Massenet

 

Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music 

Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

Bio

Massenet was born in central France and gained entrance into the Paris Conservatoire as a young boy. He won the Prix de Rome and quickly made a name for himself composing operas. He taught at the Conservatoire for a time and had a few famous students such as Ernest Chausson and Reynaldo Hahn. He produced over 30 operas and a number of other significant works in his career.

Music

Orchestral Suite No. 1

Orchestral Suite No. 2 'Scènes Hongroises'

Orchestral Suite No. 3 'Scènes Dramatiques'

Orchestral Suite No. 4 'Scènes Pittoresques'

Orchestral Suite No. 5 'Scènes Napolitaines'

Orchestral Suite No. 6 'Scènes de Féerie'

Orchestral Suite No. 7 'Scènes Alsaciennes'

Cigale

Le Carillon

Piano Concerto