Short bio Louis Varney
Full biography Louis Varney
Louis Varney was a French composer born on May 30 , 1844, in New Orleans, Louisiana. His father, Alphonse Varney, was a composer and conductor of the orchestra at the Bouffes-Parisiens. Louis grew up in a musical family, and his father was instrumental in helping him pursue a career in music.
Varney is primarily known for his work as a composer of operettas. He followed in the footsteps of Jacques Offenbach, another famous composer of operettas. Varney's most well-known operetta is "Les mousquetaires au couvent," which was first performed in 1880 and quickly became a huge success. Other popular works by Varney include "Le petit duc" and "Les dix filles de Gahuzac."
Varney's musical style was characterized by catchy melodies, clever lyrics, and a lighthearted spirit. He was highly regarded in his time and was considered one of the leading composers of his generation. His operettas were performed frequently throughout France and other parts of Europe, and they continue to be beloved by audiences today.
Louis Varney died on August 20, 1908, in Cauterets, France, at the age of 64. Although he is no longer with us, his music lives on and continues to delight audiences around the world.
Compositions featuring Louis Varney
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L'amour Mouillé, operetta | Opera | - | |
| 2 | Les Mousquetaires au couvent, operetta | 107:23 min | Opera | - |
| 3 | Valse d'oiseau | 3:02 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
Albums featuring Louis Varney
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Louis Varney / Colette Riedinger, Pierre Blanc (3), Gabriel Bacquier – Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(2×CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered) | 2000 | Accord |
| 2 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(CD, Album) | 1993 | Philips Classics |
| 3 |  |
Louis Varney, Mady Mesplé, Michèle Command, Michel Trempont, Jules Bastin, Charles Burles, Orchestre Symphonique De La RTBF, Edgar Doneux – Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent (extraits/excerpts)(CD, Stereo) | 1988 | EMI Classics |
| 4 |  |
Louis Varney - Edgard Doneux – Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent | 1979 | La Voix De Son Maître |
| 5 |  |
Louis Ganne, Louis Varney – Vive L'opérette(LP, Compilation, Stereo) | 1978 | Pathé Marconi EMI |
| 6 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent | 1973 | Carrere |
| 7 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent - Airs Celebres(LP, Album) | 1963 | Decca |
| 8 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent, Opéra-Comique En 3 Actes (Version Abrégée) | 1953 | Pathé |
| 9 |  |
Louis Varney, Robert Planquette – Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent - Les Cloches De Corneville(LP, Mono) | - | Disques London |
| 10 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(LP, Album, Stereo) | - | EMI |
| 11 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(LP, Album, Mono) | - | Philips |
| 12 |  |
Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(LP, 10", Mono) | - | Philips |
| 13 |  |
Paul Ferrier, Jules Prével, Louis Varney – Les Mousquetaires Au Couvent(LP, 10") | - | Decca |
Videos featuring Louis Varney
Louis Varney - Les Mousquetaires au Couvent Overture
Prestigiosos miembros del Imperio MrJohannStraussViena,me llena de extrema alegrìa estar de nuevo con ustedes presentandoles:
Obra.- Les Mousquetaires au Couvent Overture
Compositor.- Louis Varney.
Interpretaciòn a cargo de:RTBF Symphony Orchestra
Con
María Arjona Muñoz, soprano.
">S'il est un joli regiment. "Les Mousquetaires au Couvent" Louis Varney. María Arjona
"Les Mousquetaires au Couvent" Conservatori de Tarragona, ABRIL 2012.
María Arjona Muñoz, soprano.
Extraits des Mousquetaires au couvent
Les Mousquetaires au couvent de Louis Varney
OPÉRETTE en 3 actes sur un livret de Paul Ferrier et Jules Prével, d’après L'Habit ne fait pas le moine d’Amable de Saint-Hilaire et Duport. Créée aux Bouffes-Parisiens le 16 mars 1880.
En savoir plus
Leave a Reply