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Charles-Valentin Alkan

Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813–1888) was a French composer, pianist and linguist.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles-Valentin Morhange.

Born at Paris in 1813, died at Paris in 1888.

In detail

Charles-Valentin Alkan studied at Conservatoire de Paris. Franz Stockhausen is recorded as having studied under Charles-Valentin Alkan. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music. The authority associates the name with Romantic music.

Works named in the authority record are Grande sonate 'Les quatre âges', Le chemin de fer, Op. 27, Trois morceaux dans le genre pathétique, Comme le vent, Trois grandes études and Preludes, Op. 31.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles-Valentin Alkan”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q217068: Charles-Valentin Alkan

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