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| Léo Delibes
(1836 - 1891)
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| 1836 |
Born 21 February, at Saint-Germain-du-Val in northwestern France |
| 1847 |
He and his mother move to Paris after the death of his father, a civil servant |
| 1848 |
Enters Paris Conservatory at early age of 12; he is later taught by Adolphe Adam, the composer of many popular stage works |
| 1852 |
Joins the musical staff of the Théâtre-
Lyrique, Paris |
| 1856 |
His first work for the stage, the operetta Deux sous de charbon, is well received |
| 1863 |
Appointed accompanist, then assistant chorus master, at the Paris Opéra |
| 1866 |
His first ballet, La Source, composed with Louis Minkus, is also a hit |
| 1870 |
Writes the ballet Coppélia for the Paris Opéra |
| 1881 |
Becomes professor of composition at the Paris Conservatoire de Musique |
| 1891 |
Dies 16 January |
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