About
French pianist who was a popular performer in his day. His compositions included "The Little Silver Fish" and "La perle du soir," among many others.
Before Fame
He studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where he achieved a Second Prize for solfege and a premier accessit.
Trivia
He was a fixture on the concert circuit, garnering acclaim for his drawing-room and fantasy pieces.
Family Life
He died during the siege of Paris in 1870.
Associated With
He was a contemporary of Georges Bizet.
