Cecile Chaminade

Composer

Birthday August 8, 1857

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Apr 13, 1944 (86)

#233,470 Most Popular

About

Greatly admired and acclaimed in her day. She was a prolific composer whose works largely fell by the wayside in the latter 20th century.

Before Fame

Her first concert was given at the age of 18, after which her reputation as a composer soared internationally.

Trivia

She favored character pieces and salon songs. Very few of her compositions eluded publishing.

Family Life

Her father did not support her musical endeavors, but her mother did and provided her initial training.

Associated With

She played her sacred music for Georges Bizet when she was eight. Bizet was amazed by her proficiency.