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Augusta Holmès

Augusta Holmès (1847–1903) was a French pianist, poet and writer.

Also recorded as Augusta Mary Anne Holmès; Augusta Holmes; Hermann Zenta; Augusta Holmès.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Augusta Mary Anne Holmes.

Also worked under the name Hermann Zenta.

Born at former 1st arrondissement of Paris in 1847, died at 17th arrondissement of Paris in 1903.

In detail

training under Antoine Guillot de Sainbris, César Franck and Hyacinthe Klosé is recorded. the recorded working language is French, English and German.

The field of work recorded is piano repertoire. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, chamber, symphonic and song. The authority associates the name with Romantic music.

Works named in the authority record are La Montagne noire, Les Argonautes, Lutèce, Roland furieux, Irlande and Andromède.

Distinctions recorded are Officier de l'Instruction publique.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Augusta Holmès”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q464636: Augusta Holmès

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