François Benoist

François Benoist (1794–1878) was a French organist, composer and music educator.

Also recorded as Françoise Benoist.

François Benoist in brief

Born
1794
Died
1878
Known for
organist, composer and music educator
Place of birth
Nantes
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Overview

Born at Nantes in 1794, died at Paris in 1878.

In detail

François Benoist studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under Georges Scheyermann, Louis Adam and Charles-Simon Catel is recorded. César Franck, Camille Saint-Saëns and Adolphe Adam are recorded as having studied under François Benoist. the recorded working language is French.

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

Employment is recorded with Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse.

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

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “François Benoist”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1450915: François Benoist

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