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Adolphe Adam

Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) was a French composer, music educator and pianist.

Also recorded as Adolphe Charles Adam; Adolphe-Charles Adam; Adolphe C. Adam.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Adolphe-Charles Adam.

Born at former 3rd arrondissement of Paris in 1803, died at former 2nd arrondissement of Paris in 1856.

In detail

Adolphe Adam studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under François Benoist and François Adrien Boieldieu is recorded. Léo Delibes, François Benoist and Loïsa Puget are recorded as having studied under Adolphe Adam. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and classical music.

Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are O Holy Night, Le postillon de Lonjumeau, La poupée de Nuremberg and Le toréador.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome and Officer of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Adolphe Adam”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q189544: Adolphe Adam

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