François-Adrien Boieldieu

François-Adrien Boieldieu

French composer (1775–1834)

Died aged 58SagittariusFrance

Biography

François-Adrien Boieldieu (pronounced [fʁɑ̃.swa a.dʁi.(j)ɛ̃ bɔ.jɛl.djø], also [bwa(.ɛ)l.djø]) (16 December 1775 – 8 October 1834) was a French composer, mainly of operas, often called "the French Mozart". Although his reputation is largely based upon his operas, Boieldieu composed other works and among them, his Harp Concerto in C (1800–1801) is a masterpiece of the harp repertory.

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Career highlights

Employers / organisations

  • Conservatoire de Paris

Notable works

  • La dame blanche
  • Le calife de Bagdad

Genres

  • opera

Instruments

  • piano

Family

Spouse(s)
Jenny Philis-BertinClotilde-Auguste Mafleuroy
Children
Adrien Louis Victor Boïeldieu

Awards & honours (1)

  • Knight of the Legion of Honour

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François-Adrien Boieldieu died on October 8, 1834 at the age of 58.
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François-Adrien Boieldieu was born on December 16, 1775.
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François-Adrien Boieldieu was born in Rouen.
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