Edouard Lalo

Composer

Birthday January 27, 1823

Birth Sign Aquarius

Birthplace France

DEATH DATE Apr 22, 1892 (69)

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About

French composer best remembered for famous works like Symphonie Espagnole and Cello Concerto in D minor.

Before Fame

He began studying at the Paris Conservatoire at age sixteen.

Trivia

The starship U.S.S. Lalo on Star Trek: The Next Generation was named in his honor.

Family Life

His son Pierre was a music critic.

Associated With

His Piano Concerto was used by film composer Maurice Jarre in the film Lawrence of Arabia.