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Ernest Reyer

Ernest Reyer (1823–1909) was a French composer and music critic.

Also recorded as Ernest Rey; Rey, Ernest; Louis Étienne Ernest Rey dit Reyer.

Ernest Reyer in brief

Born
1823
Died
1909
Known for
composer and music critic
Place of birth
Marseille
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ernest rey Rodríguez de Guzmán.

Also worked under the name Ernest Reyer.

Born at Marseille in 1823, died at Le Lavandou in 1909.

In detail

Ernest Reyer studied at Lycée Thiers and Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Marseille. training under Louise Farrenc is recorded. the recorded working language is French.

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

Positions recorded include librarian and Inspector general of the Public Instruction. Membership is recorded of Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are Sigurd and Salammbô.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour and Order of the Red Eagle.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ernest Reyer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q516937: Ernest Reyer

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