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Ferdinand Hérold

French composer (1791-1833) · France · On the map · Musicians · Died at 41

Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold, better known as Ferdinand Hérold, was a French composer. He was celebrated in his lifetime for his operas, of which he composed more than twenty, but he also wrote ballet music, works for piano and choral pieces.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour
Prix de Rome

About this person

He is best known today for the ballet La Fille mal gardée and the overture to the opera Zampa.

Country
France
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1791 to 1833 · aged 41

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