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He studied in Paris under Le Couppey, Benoist, Bazin, and Adolphe Adam. From an early period he devoted himself almost exclusively to dramatic compositions, and for these his is best known. In 1865 he obtained an appointment at the Grand Opera, which opened for him a new field. Having been asked in 1866 to aid the Russian musician MInkous in writing a ballet, he exhibited peculiar ability for the work, and he was commissioned to set an entire ballet on the foundation of the comedy "Coppelia". This is considered the most fascinating of all his productions, and by it his reputation was fully established. In 1872, leaving for the time ballet music, he published a series of charming melodies. Later he wrote a grand scena, "La Mort d'Prphee" and two dramatic works. In these, however, his success was only partial. Delibes was always at his best in lighter vein. IN 1881, he succeeded Reber as professor of advanced composition at the Paris Conservatoire.

He died in Paris, January 16, 1891.

Destinn, Emmy

Emmy Destinn

Dohnanyi,Ernst

Ernst von Dohnanyi

Donizetti, Gaetano

Durand, Auguste Frederic

Born in Warsaw, Russian Poland, about 1770.

Until 1787 he remained at home receiving instruction from his father, and was then sent to Paris, where he studied under Viotti. In 1794-95 he traveled with great success. After a very unsettled life, he finally established himself at Strasburg, where he remained a leader of the band until his death, subsequent to 1834, the exact date being unknown.

Dussek, Johann Ludwig

Born in Czaslau, Bohemia, February 9, 1761.
After the completion of his studies, he became an organist, and later, when residing at Amsterdam and The Hague, he devoted much time to composition. His subsequent career was passed as a teacher of prominence in London, and on the Continent as a protege successively of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, Prince von Eisenburg, and Talleyrand. He occupies an important place in the annals of the development of pianoforte playing.

He died in St. Germain-en-Laye, France, March 20, 1812

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