Charles-Edouard Lefebvre

Full biography Charles-Edouard Lefebvre

Charles-Edouard Lefebvre was a French composer and teacher , born on June 19, 1843, in Paris. He studied music at the Paris Conservatory, where he won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1866. After returning from his studies in Rome, he became a professor of harmony at the Conservatory in Paris, where he taught many prominent composers, including Charles Koechlin.

As a composer, Lefebvre wrote a variety of works, including operas, symphonies, chamber music, and songs. He is perhaps best known for his works for wind instruments, such as his Sonata for Oboe and Piano and his Rhapsodie for Clarinet and Piano. He also wrote the music for the play, "Le Légataire universel," which was performed at the Comédie-Française in 1879.

In addition to his work as a composer and teacher, Lefebvre was also a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1906. He passed away on September 8, 1917, while staying in Aix-les-Bains.

Although Lefebvre's music is not as well known today as some of his contemporaries, he was highly regarded in his time and his contributions to the French classical music scene are significant.