Cesar Franck

Composer

Birthday December 10, 1822

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Belgium

DEATH DATE Nov 8, 1890 (67)

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About

Belgian composer and musician most famous for compositions like Symphonic Variations and his Symphony in D Minor.

Before Fame

He studied at the Royal Conservatory of Liege and gave his first concerts in 1834.

Trivia

He became well-known in classical music circles for his uncommon improvisational skills.

Family Life

His father worked as a bank clerk.

Associated With

He and Johann Sebastian Bach are considered two of the greatest organ music composers of their era.