Biography
Léo Delibes was born in 1836 in Saint-Germain-du-Val in France and is considered one of the fathers of modern ballet. His ballet Coppélia of 1870 combines charming music with a cheerful plot after E.T.A. Hoffmann and remains in the standard repertoire of every ballet company to this day. His opera Lakmé with the famous Flower Duet enjoys lasting popularity and supplied the recognition melody of a well-known airline. Delibes studied at the Paris Conservatoire and worked as choirmaster and organist before devoting himself entirely to stage composition. Tchaikovsky deeply admired Delibes' ballet music and called Sylvia superior to the music of Swan Lake. His orchestration is distinguished by colour, elegance, and melodic grace. Delibes died in 1891 in Paris.
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