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Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard

Illustration — Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard (1 February 1789 – 12 February 1861) was a French composer, violist, and conductor of the Classical era. He was born in Paris and studied composition with François-Joseph Gossec and viola with Rodolphe Kreutzer. Chélard won the 1811 Prix de Rome for his cantata Ariane.

Also recorded as Hippolyte Andre Jean Baptiste Chelard

Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard

Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard, Chelard by Müller, 1860

Wilhelm Müller · This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID btv1b8416395q · Public domain

Born
1789 · Paris.
Died
1861 · Weimar.
Nationality
France
Occupation
conductor · composer · violinist
Fields
opera
Movements
classical music
Honours
Prix de Rome
Languages
French

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Illustration — Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard (1 February 1789 – 12 February 1861) was a French composer, violist, and conductor of the Classical era. He was born in Paris and studied composition with François-Joseph Gossec and viola with Rodolphe Kreutzer. Chélard won the 1811 Prix de Rome for his cantata Ariane.

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