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François-Joseph Fétis

François-Joseph Fétis (1784–1871) was a Belgian composer, librarian and musicologist.

Also recorded as François Fétis.

Overview

Born at Mons in 1784, died at Brussels in 1871.

In detail

François-Joseph Fétis studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under François Adrien Boieldieu and Jean-Baptiste Rey is recorded. Charles-Marie Widor, Paul Émile Bienaimé and Jean-Delphin Alard are recorded as having studied under François-Joseph Fétis. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera.

Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris and Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Membership is recorded of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Biographie universelle des musiciens and Revue et gazette musicale de Paris.

Distinctions recorded are Prix de Rome, Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold, Officer of the Legion of Honour and Commander of the Order of the Oak Crown.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “François-Joseph Fétis”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q523581: François-Joseph Fétis

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