René Lenormand
René Lenormand (1846–1932), was a French composer, father of playwright Henri-René Lenormand (1882–1951). He was author of Étude sur l'harmonie moderne and well known as a composer of mélodies and music teacher. His students included Marcel Labey.
René Lenormand
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- Born
- 1846 · Elbeuf.
- Died
- 1932 · Paris.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- composer · pianist
- Fields
- music
- Languages
- French
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René Lenormand (1846–1932), was a French composer, father of playwright Henri-René Lenormand (1882–1951). He was author of Étude sur l'harmonie moderne and well known as a composer of mélodies and music teacher. His students included Marcel Labey.
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Book: • A Study of Modern Harmony (Etude sur l'harmonie moderne) - Paris 1912; English translation by Herbert Antcliffe, Boston 1915. Piano Trio Op.30 in G minor (1893) for piano, violin and cello. This trio was recorded by Trio Chausson (Mirare, 2012) Trio Chausson Several Songs, of which: • La mort des amants • Bien loin d'ici
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- 1.Actes du Colloque Autour de la mélodie française Page 43 Michelle Biget, Joseph Marc Bailbé - 1987 "Le cas de René Lenormand (1846-1932), auteur de belles mélodies telles Les Fleurs du mal est exemplaire de ce point de vue : ces oeuvres ne parvenaient à lui rapporter que quelques centaines de francs par an et il vivait mal de leçons ..."
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