Alkan, Charles Henri-Valentin
- Alkan, Charles Henri-Valentin
(1813-88)
French pianist and composer. Born in Paris, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire. A friend of Chopin, George Sand and Liszt, he became a recluse, devoting himself to religious studies and compositions. His works include: Storm at Sea, The Dying Man and Grande Sonate.
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ALKAN (real name Morhange), CHARLES HENRI-VALENTIN — (1813–1888), French pianist and composer. The son of a school director, Alkan, a child prodigy, became a concert pianist but retired in 1839. He spent the rest of his life almost in seclusion, teaching, composing, and studying literature,… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
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Alkan, Valentin — ▪ French pianist and composer in full Charles Henri Valentin Alkan , original name Charles Henri Valentin Morhange born Nov. 30, 1813, Paris, France died March 29, 1888, Paris French pianist composer, a notable keyboard virtuoso, and one … Universalium
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