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François Adrien Boieldieu

François Adrien Boieldieu (1775–1834) was a French conductor, musicologist and music educator.

Also recorded as François-Adrien Boieldieu; Adrien François Boieldieu.

Overview

Born at Rouen in 1775, died at Varennes-Jarcy in 1834.

In detail

training under Charles Broche is recorded. Pierre-Joseph-Guillaume Zimmermann and Adolphe Adam are recorded as having studied under François Adrien Boieldieu. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with classical music. André Grétry is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rouen and Paris. Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris. Membership is recorded of Académie des sciences, belles-lettres et arts de Rouen and Académie des beaux-arts.

Works named in the authority record are La dame blanche and Le calife de Bagdad.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “François-Adrien Boieldieu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q109875: François Adrien Boieldieu

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