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Adrien Lagard

1821 – 1878

French composer

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Lived 1821 – 1878 (aged 56). Adrien Lagard was a French composer.

Adrien Jean Joseph Marie Lagard (? in Lyon – 4 March 1878) was a 19th-century French composer.

He wrote more than 200 songs and ditties on lyrics by, among others, Émile Carré, Léon Quentin, Arthur Lamy or Marc Constantin, compositions for orchestra including many quadrilles, as well as many learning methods.

Works (selection) Songs 1865: Laïde et Jean Louis, humorous duet, lyrics by Émile Carré 1867: Le Chiffonnier philosophe, song, lyrics by Émile Carré 1871: Le 6e Étage, song, lyrics by Francisque Rivoire 1875: Les abus, humorous ditty, lyrics by Émile Durafour

Compositions for orchestra 1866: L'Anodine, polka 1867: Bagatelle avec solo de piston 1868: L'Âge d'or, quadrille 1870: Brunette, schottisch 1877: Astrée, polka-mazurka 1878: L'Ami Pascal, quadrille

Operas 1860: L'Habit de Mylord, opera, with Paul Lagarde 1868: Deux poules pour un coq, opérette bouffe for 8 women 1875: Le Jour et la nuit, saynète comique, lyrics by Alfred Deschamps

Methods 1867: Méthode de cornet à pistons illustrée de vignettes 1869: Méthode de clairon d'ordonnance 1875: Méthode de cornet à pistons illustrée de vignettes, en 2 parties, 3 vol.

Arrangements 1872: 100 Mélodies célèbres, transcrites pour cornet à pistons, ou saxhorn 1872: 40 Polkas célèbres transcrites pour le Cornet à pistons ou Saxhorn 1874: 25 Valses célèbres arrangées pour cornet à pistons ou Saxhorn 1885: 150 Airs populaires arrangés pour Cornet à pistons ou Saxborn, posth. 1885: 40 Chants nationaux du monde entier arrangés pour Cornet à pistons ou Saxkorn, posth.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adrien Lagard?

French composer

When was Adrien Lagard born?

Adrien Lagard was born on 30 November 1821 in Moissieu-sur-Dolon.

When did Adrien Lagard die?

Adrien Lagard died on 4 March 1878 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Adrien Lagard's occupation?

Adrien Lagard was a composer.

What nationality was Adrien Lagard?

Adrien Lagard was French.

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· Wikipedia: Adrien Lagard

· Wikidata: Q24578782

· DBpedia: Adrien Lagard

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