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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  • Charles Valentin Alkan — Nom de naissance Charles, Henri, Valentin Morhange Naissance 30 novembre 1813 Paris …   Wikipédia en Français

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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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