Short bio Theodore Dubois
Birthday:
1837 in Rosnay, France
Died:
1924
Active:
1890s - 1910s
Genre:
Classical
Period:
Romantic
Full biography Theodore Dubois
Theodore Dubois was a French composer , organist, and music teacher who lived from 1837 to 1924. He is known for his contributions to religious music and his influential books on music theory. Dubois had initially hoped to pursue a career as an opera composer, but he ultimately became better known for his church compositions.
Dubois taught harmony at the Paris Conservatoire from 1871 to 1890 , and he served as director of the institution from 1896 to 1905. He wrote music of all types, including operas, symphonies, chamber music, and vocal music. He is perhaps best known for his religious works, including the oratorio "The Seven Last Words of Christ," which is still performed to this day.
Despite his contributions to music, Dubois is not as well-known as some of his contemporaries. While other French composers such as Maurice Ravel rose to superstardom , Dubois's music fell into obscurity. However, his books on music theory remained influential, and were still in use long after his death.
Dubois's work is notable for its use of traditional forms and harmonic language. He was a conscientious musician who was considered to be representative of the French musical tradition of his time. His music has been praised for its clarity and elegance.
In summary, Theodore Dubois was an important figure in French music during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He made significant contributions to religious music, taught at the Paris Conservatoire, and wrote influential books on music theory. His music, while not as popular as that of some of his contemporaries, is still appreciated for its clarity and elegance.
Compositions featuring Theodore Dubois
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canon, for violin, cello & piano | 1:53 min | Chamber Music | 1922 |
| 2 | Suite for piano & string orchestra in F minor | 21:03 min | Concerto | 1917 |
| 3 | Symphony No. 2 in B minor | 31:24 min | Symphony | 1912 |
| 4 | Piano Trio No. 2 in E major | 24:40 min | Chamber Music | 1911 |
| 5 | String Quartet No. 1 in E flat major | 32:29 min | Chamber Music | 1909 |
| 6 | Symphonie française, in F minor | 38:47 min | Symphony | 1908 |
| 7 | Dixtuor, for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, 2 violins, viola, cello & bass | 30:27 min | Chamber Music | 1906 |
| 8 | Piano Trio No. 1 in C minor | 26:27 min | Chamber Music | 1904 |
| 9 | Promenade sentimentale for violin, cello & piano | 6:24 min | Chamber Music | 1904 |
| 10 | Cantilène, for violin, cello & piano | 3:27 min | Chamber Music | 1903 |
| 11 | Petits rêves d'enfant, for string quartet | 3:57 min | Chamber Music | 1903 |
| 12 | Méditation for violin, oboe & organ | 3:27 min | Chamber Music | 1900 |
| 13 | Pièces (2) en forme Canonique, for oboe, cello & piano | 5:31 min | Chamber Music | 1900 |
| 14 | Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor | 26:23 min | Concerto | 1897 |
| 15 | Messe pontificale, for soloists, chorus & orchestra | 43:22 min | Choral | 1895 |
| 16 | Xavière, opera | Opera | 1895 | |
| 17 | Suite for wind instruments No 2 | 12:00 min | Orchestral | 1893 |
| 18 | Messe de Mariage, for organ | Keyboard | 1891 | |
| 19 | Adonis, suite for orchestra | 19:31 min | Opera | - |
| 20 | Adoramus te Christe, for chorus & organ | 1:56 min | Choral | - |
| 21 | Andante appassionato, for cello & piano | 2:50 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 22 | Andante cantabile, for cello & piano | 4:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 23 | Au bord de l'eau, for voice & piano | 3:16 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 24 | Ave Maria, for chorus & organ in A minor | 4:25 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 25 | Ave Maria, for chorus & organ in E major | 3:00 min | Choral | - |
| 26 | Ave Maria, motet for chorus & organ in F major | 3:28 min | Choral | - |
| 27 | Ave verum, motet for voice, cello (or clarinet) & organ in E major | 4:27 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 28 | Ballade, for violin & piano | 6:40 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 29 | Cantilène Nuptiale, for organ, C1297 | 3:39 min | Keyboard | - |
| 30 | Cavatine, for cello & piano | 2:36 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 31 | Cavatine, for horn & ensemble | 3:46 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 32 | Chanson d'été, for voice & piano | 2:12 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 33 | Chansons de Marjolie, for voice & piano | Vocal Music | - | |
| 34 | Concerto capriccioso, for piano & orchestra | 15:52 min | Concerto | - |
| 35 | Divin thème!, for voice & piano | 1:48 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 36 | Fantaisie triomphale, for organ & orchestra | 10:50 min | Keyboard | - |
| 37 | Fantaisie, for harp & orchestra | 14:57 min | Concerto | - |
| 38 | Fantasie pastorale, for harmonium | 4:32 min | Keyboard | - |
| 39 | Fantasie-Stück, for cello & orchestra | 13:39 min | Concerto | - |
| 40 | Fiat lux | 4:14 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 41 | Grand Choeur in B flat major, for organ | 3:54 min | Keyboard | - |
| 42 | In memoriam mortuorum, chant élégiaque for orchestra | 5:24 min | Orchestral | - |
| 43 | In Paradisum for organ | 3:45 min | Choral | - |
| 44 | In Paradisum, for organ | 3:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 45 | L'Adieu, for voice & piano | 3:20 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 46 | L'effeuillement, for voice & piano | 3:01 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 47 | La Farandole, ballet | Orchestral | - | |
| 48 | Lamento (La chanson du pêcheur), for voice & piano | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 49 | Le dernier regard, for voice & piano | 1:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 50 | Le Paradis Perdu, oratorio | 96:36 min | Choral | - |
| 51 | Les Flambeaux, for voice & piano | 2:23 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 52 | Les Nénuphars, for voice & piano | 4:02 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 53 | Les Sept Paroles du Christ, cantata | 45:16 min | Choral | - |
| 54 | Marche des Rois Mages, for organ | 4:04 min | Keyboard | - |
| 55 | Marche héroïque de Jeanne d'Arc, for organ | 10:28 min | Keyboard | - |
| 56 | Mass for 4 voices & organ in F major | 14:38 min | Choral | - |
| 57 | Mass for voice, chorus & organ in G major | 12:38 min | Choral | - |
| 58 | Mass in E flat major | 16:18 min | Choral | - |
| 59 | Matin d'Octobre, for voice & piano | 1:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 60 | Messe Brève, for 3 voices & organ | 17:19 min | Choral | - |
| 61 | Messe de la Délivrance, for 2 voices, chorus & orchestra | 38:29 min | Choral | - |
| 62 | Messe solennelle de saint Remi, for 2 voices, chorus & orchestra | 32:12 min | Choral | - |
| 63 | Musiques sur l'eau, song cycle for voice & piano | 24:38 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 64 | Méditation, for violin & piano | 4:56 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 65 | Méditation-Prière, for oboe, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp & organ (or for violin, harp & piano), Op. 17 | 6:11 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 66 | Mélodie, for violin & piano | 4:03 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 67 | Nocturne, for cello & piano | 5:06 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 68 | Noël, for organ | 4:29 min | Keyboard | - |
| 69 | O Salutaris, hymn for mezzo-soprano, chorus & organ | 2:38 min | Choral | - |
| 70 | O Salutaris, motet for chorus & organ | 2:13 min | Choral | - |
| 71 | Offertoire for organ ("À Henri Fissot") | 5:23 min | Keyboard | - |
| 72 | Offertoire for organ in B minor | 3:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 73 | Offertorie | 4:56 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 74 | Ouverture de Frithiof, for orchestra | 9:39 min | Orchestral | - |
| 75 | Panis Angelicus, motet | 3:41 min | Choral | - |
| 76 | Petite Messe pour les morts, for 3 voices & organ | 13:06 min | Choral | - |
| 77 | Petite Pastorale, for organ | 2:35 min | Keyboard | - |
| 78 | Piano Quartet in A minor | 32:20 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 79 | Piano Sonata in A minor | 27:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 80 | Pieces (7) for organ | Keyboard | - | |
| 81 | Pieces (10) for organ [1887] | Keyboard | - | |
| 82 | Pieces (12) for organ | 6:53 min | Keyboard | - |
| 83 | Pièces Nouvelles (12) for organ | Keyboard | - | |
| 84 | Poème de Mai, for voice & piano | 2:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 85 | Prelude & Fugue, for organ ("À Filippo Capocci") | 7:41 min | Keyboard | - |
| 86 | Prelude for organ ("À César Franck") | 4:31 min | Keyboard | - |
| 87 | Quintet for piano, oboe, violin, viola & cello | 27:55 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 88 | Rondel, for voice & piano | 2:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 89 | Scherzetto, for violin & piano | 2:54 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 90 | Si j'ai parlé, for voice & piano | 3:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 91 | Sonate for cello & piano in D major | 23:51 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 92 | Sonate for violin & piano in A major | 24:43 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 93 | Suite concertante, for cello, piano & orchestra | 23:49 min | Concerto | - |
| 94 | Sérénade, for voice & piano | 3:11 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 95 | Terzettino | 5:02 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 96 | Toccata for organ in G major | 2:30 min | Keyboard | - |
| 97 | Toccata for organ No. 3 in G major | 6:46 min | Keyboard | - |
| 98 | Toccata in F major, for organ | 7:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 99 | Trio Cantabile, for horn, violin & piano | 3:48 min | Chamber Music | - |
| 100 | Un mot, for voice & piano | 3:03 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 101 | Un petit roseau, for voice & piano | 3:28 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 102 | Verset de procession, for organ | 4:24 min | Keyboard | - |
| 103 | Villanelle, for voice & piano | 2:46 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 104 | Violin Concerto | 29:19 min | Concerto | - |
| 105 | Voici qu'il neige des pétales, for voice & piano | 2:26 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 106 | À qui je vais rêver, for voice & piano | 2:55 min | Vocal Music | - |
Albums featuring Theodore Dubois
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Trio Zerline, Debussy, Bax, Dubois, Smit, Takemitsu – Debussy, Couleur Originale(7×File, AAC, Album) | 2022 | Paraty |
| 2 |  |
Lefebvre, Vellones, Lacombe, Gagnebin, Andrès, Debussy, Dubois, Jolivet - Ensemble Phainé – Aurore (19th And 20th Century French Music For Flute, Bassoon And Harp)(CD, Album) | 2021 | Da Vinci Classics |
| 3 |  |
Théodore Dubois - Lajos Lencsés, Gustavo Surgik, Leo Lencsés, Carole Dubois, Antal Váradi, Renie Yamahata, Quatuor Parisii, Budapest Strings – Chamber Music(CD, Album) | 2021 | Toccata Classics |
| 4 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Oliver Triendl, Nina Karmon, Jacob Spahn, Stefan Schilli, Anja Kreynacke – Piano Quartet & Piano Quintet(CD, ) | 2020 | cpo |
| 5 |  |
Thèodore Dubois - Artur Cimirro – Works For Piano 1(CD, Album) | 2018 | Acte Préalable |
| 6 |  |
Thèodore Dubois - Artur Cimirro – Works For Piano 3(CD, Album) | 2018 | Acte Préalable |
| 7 |  |
Thèodore Dubois - Artur Cimirro – Works For Piano 2(CD, Album) | 2018 | Acte Préalable |
| 8 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Ingolf Turban, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie, Raoul Grüneis – Violin Concerto(CD, Album) | 2018 | cpo |
| 9 |  |
Liszt, Wagner, Mahler, Dubois, Grandval, Lajos Lencsés, Leo Lencsés, Budapest Chamber Academy, Géza Gémesi – Tod In Venedig(CD, Album) | 2016 | Bayer Records |
| 10 |  |
Dubois, Cédric Tiberghien, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Manze – Concerto-Capriccioso / Concerto No 2 / Suite For Piano & String Orchestra(CD, ) | 2013 | Hyperion |
| 11 |  |
Théodore Dubois / Les Siècles, François-Xavier Roth, Vanessa Wagner (2) – Dubois(CD, Stereo) | 2012 | Musicales Actes Sud |
| 12 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Les Cris de Paris, Les Solistes des Siècles, Geoffroy Jourdain – Le Paradis Perdu(2×CD, Album) | 2012 | Aparté |
| 13 |  |
Motets(CD, Album) | 2011 | XXI-21 Productions Inc. |
| 14 |  |
Boëllmann, Bonnet, Dubois, Gigout, Guilmant, Pierné, Saint-Saëns, Widor - Ben Van Oosten – A Festival Of French Organ Music(CD, Album) | 2011 | MDG |
| 15 |  |
Jennifer Frautschi, Eric Ruske, Stephen Prutsman - Johannes Brahms, Théodore Dubois, Joseph Holbrooke – Music By Three (Romantic Repertoire For Violin, Horn And Piano)(CD, Album) | 2010 | Albany Records |
| 16 |  |
Théodore Dubois - Michel Brousseau, Maria Knapik, Marc Boucher, Jean-Willy Kunz – Messe Solennelle de Saint Remi(CD, Album) | 2010 | Atma Classique |
| 17 |  |
Dubois, Trio Hochelaga – Chamber Music(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2008 | Atma Classique |
| 18 |  |
Dubois, Trio Hochelaga – Works for Piano and Strings, Vol. 2(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2007 | Atma Classique |
| 19 |  |
Dubois, Trio Hochelaga – Works for Piano and Strings, Vol. 1(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2006 | Atma Classique |
| 20 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Exultate Festival Choir And Orchestra – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(CD, Album) | 2005 | Exultate |
| 21 |  |
Théodore Dubois - Dr. James Savage, Joseph Adam, St. James Cathedral Choir – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(CD, ) | 2005 | not on label |
| 22 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Helga Schauerte – Œuvres D'Orgue(CD, Album) | 2004 | Syrius |
| 23 |  |
Bach • Mozart • Mendelssohn • Franck • Dubois • Boëllmann - Matthias Eisenberg – Matthias Eisenberg An Der Mühleisen-Orgel In St. Severin - Keitum Auf Sylt(CD, ) | 2001 | Ram (13) |
| 24 |  |
G. F. Handel, Theodore Dubois, The Dudley Birder Chorale – 25th Anniversary Concert(CDr, ) | 2000 | Not On Label |
| 25 |  |
Les Sept Paroles Du Christ(CD, ) | 1995 | Fonovox (2) |
| 26 |  |
Boëllmann • Lemmens • Dubois • Widor • Wély - Karl Maureen – Rottenrieder Zugaben(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1987 | TELDEC |
| 27 |  |
Michael Hartmann (5), Théodore Dubois, Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens – Musique Religieuse(CD, ) | 1986 | Ricophon |
| 28 |  |
Les Sept Paroles Du Christ = Die Sieben Worte Christi(Cassette, ) | 1984 | Not On Label |
| 29 |  |
Théodore Dubois Conductor Yvan Provost – Les Sept Paroles Du Christ = The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP, Album) | 1980 | Kébec-Disc |
| 30 |  |
Th. Dubois / Le Choeur Laval – Les Sept Paroles Du Christ = The Seven Last Words(LP, Album) | 1979 | sne (Société Nouvelle d'Enregistrement) |
| 31 |  |
Trinity Lutheran Church Senior Choir, Theodore Dubois – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP) | 1964 | Not On Label |
| 32 |  |
Théodore Dubois - Dorothy Dunne, Madeline Lynar, William Dunn, Arthur Burrows, Allen J. Sever, The Welch Chorale Director James B. Welch – The Seven Last Words Of Christ | 1960 | Lyrichord |
| 33 |  |
Joh. Seb. Bach · Joh. A. Kobrich · Th. Dubois · J. Alain, Johannes Skudlik – Die Orgel Der Stadtpfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt Landsberg A. L.(LP) | - | ambitus |
| 34 |  |
Les Sept Paroles Du Christ(LP, Stereo) | - | Apex Francais |
| 35 |  |
Théodore Dubois, The Combined Choirs Of Bible Presbyterian Church – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP) | - | RPC |
| 36 |  |
Augustana Lutheran Church Choir, T. Dubois – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP, Stereo) | - | Sound 80 |
| 37 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Chime Cathedral Choir, Robert McSpadden, Eleanor Moehlman, William Sontag, Robert Cornuelle, Roger Heather – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP, Mono) | - | Chime Records (3) |
| 38 |  |
First Baptist Church Choir (2), Theodore Dubois – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP) | - | Not On Label |
| 39 |  |
Théodore Dubois, Cedartown Community Chorus, Richard Jewell, Elsie Jo Trawick – The Seven Last Words Of Christ(LP) | - | RPC |
| 40 |  |
St. Mark’s Senior Choir, Théodore Dubois – Easter Inspirations - The Seven Last Words of Christ(LP, Mono) | - | Not On Label |
| 41 |  |
Th. Dubois, Jos. Callaerts - Feike Asma – Bespeelt Het Orgel Van De St. Martinikerk Te Bolsward(7", EP, 45 RPM) | - | Dureco |
Videos featuring Theodore Dubois
Théodore Dubois—Piano Concertos—Cédric Tiberghien (piano), BBC SSO, Andrew Manze (conductor)
Available from Hyperion Records (Downloads - mp3, ALAC, FLAC / CD) http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA67931&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube_taster
The Romantic Piano Concerto
Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Piano Concertos
Cédric Tiberghi
Théodore Dubois—Piano Concertos—Cédric Tiberghien (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Available from July 2013 on Hyperion Records (Downloads - mp3, ALAC, FLAC / CD) http://www.hyperion-records.co.uk/dc.asp?dc=D_CDA67931&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=youtube_taster
Théodore Dubois (1837-1924)
Piano Concertos
Cédric Tiberghien (piano)
BBC
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