Alfred Bachelet

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Alfred Bachelet (1864-1944) was a French composer and conductor who lived during the Romantic era of classical music. He is best known for his vocal music, particularly his songs, and received the 1890 Grand Prix de Rome for his cantata Cloptre.

Bachelet wrote over 70 songs , many of which were written for specific singers, such as the famous soprano Nellie Melba. Some of his most popular songs include "Chre Nuit" and "Oh! Ne me chantez plus." Bachelet was influenced by the French Romantic tradition of composers who wrote predominantly for the voice, such as Gabriel Fauré and Jules Massenet.

In addition to his vocal music, Bachelet wrote three operas , La belle au bois dormant, L'oiseau bleu, and Quo vadis?. Although his operas were not as popular as his songs, they demonstrate Bachelet's talent for composing for the stage.

Bachelet was also a conductor, serving as the director of the Paris Opra from 1921 to 1925. He was known for his attention to detail and for his ability to bring out the best in his singers and orchestral musicians. Despite his achievements, Bachelet's music is not as well-known as that of some of his contemporaries, but he remains an important figure in French musical history.