| Nationality: | French / Spanish |
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Date & Place of Birth: |
Jan. 27 1823 — Lille |
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Date & Place of Death: |
April 22, 1892 — Paris |
| Near Family: | Wife: Mlle. Bernier de Maligny (m. 1865). |
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Main Place of Residence: |
He moved very little, staying mostly in Lille and Paris. |
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Vocation (including composition): |
Entirely composition, including works for the theatre. |
| Major Work(s): | Symphonie Espagnole is his best known piece, although he also wrote many operas and chamber works. |
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Interesting Facts: |
In his early years as a composer, Lalo's music was met with so little enthusiasm that he gave up composition for several years. |
