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Maurice Ordonneau

Maurice Ordonneau (18 June 1854 – 14 November 1916) was a French dramatist and composer. The son of a merchant of eau de vie, Ordonneau was a prolific author in creating theatrical works. He composed, often with the collaboration of other playwrights, composers and musicians, a great number of operettas, opéra-bouffes, comedies and vaudevilles.

Maurice Ordonneau

Ordonneau, Maurice

Félix Potin company (1908) · Private card collection · Public domain

Born
18 June 1854
Birthplace
Saintes
Died
14 November 1916
Place of death
Paris
Occupation
Dramatist and composer.
Nationality
France
Movements
classical music
Honours
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Languages
French

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Maurice Ordonneau (18 June 1854 – 14 November 1916) was a French dramatist and composer. The son of a merchant of eau de vie, Ordonneau was a prolific author in creating theatrical works. He composed, often with the collaboration of other playwrights, composers and musicians, a great number of operettas, opéra-bouffes, comedies and vaudevilles.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Compositions and principal works
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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