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| Charles Louis Napoleon d'Albert |
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Born near Hamburg, Germany, February 25, 1809. His father, a captain in the French cavalry, died when his son was hardly eight years old. His mother then took him to England, and from her he received his first musical training. His first position was that of ballet-master at the Kings' Theater, London. Later, he taught dancing and composed dance music. He lived many years at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, then returned to London, where he passed the rest of his life. Among his well known pieces are "Bridal Polka", "Sweethearts Waltz", "Sultan's Polka", and "Edinburgh Quadrille". |