Albéric Magnard

Albéric Magnard was a French composer born on June 9, 1865, in Paris. He was the son of Francis Magnard, a prominent author and editor of *Le Figaro*. Despite his family's wealth and influence, Magnard chose to pursue a career in music independently, without relying on family connections. After completing his military service and graduating from law school, he attended the Paris Conservatoire, where he studied under notable figures like Théodore Dubois and Jules Massenet. He also studied fugue and orchestration with Vincent d'Indy, under whose tutelage he composed his first two symphonies. Magnard's music reflects influences from contemporary French composers, particularly César Franck, and he is often regarded for his symphonic works, which include four symphonies.

Magnard's compositional output was relatively small, with only 22 opus numbers, including symphonies, operas, and chamber works. He was known for his idealistic politics, supporting the Dreyfus cause and writing a "Hymn to Justice" in 1902. Tragically, Magnard became a national hero in 1914 when he died defending his property against German invaders during World War I. His music has been periodically rediscovered and celebrated, with his symphonies being highlighted as significant contributions to late 19th-century French symphonic music.

Genres

Early Modern Classical

French Romanticism

Post-romantic Era

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