About Bétove
Lived 1883 – 1965 (aged 81). Bétove was a French composer.
Michel-Maurice Lévy (Ville d'Avray 1883 - 1965) was a French composer, best known for the opera Le Cloître. Lévy, Michel-Maurice, French composer; b. Ville-d’Avray, June 28, 1883; d. Paris, Jan. 24, 1965. He studied at the Paris Cons. with Lavignac and Leroux. From 1920 to 1932 he was popular as a musical parodist in vaudeville under the name of Bétove.
Recordings Le Cloître Robert Massard, Adrien Legros, Jean Giraudeau, Andre Vessieres, Orchestre National de l'ORTF, Maurice-Paul Guiot 1962
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Bétove?
French composer (1883-1965)
When was Bétove born?
Bétove was born on 28 June 1883 in Ville-d'Avray.
When did Bétove die?
Bétove died on 24 January 1965 in Paris.
What was Bétove's occupation?
Bétove was a composer.
What nationality was Bétove?
Bétove was French.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Michel-Maurice Lévy
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bétove. https://biography.guide/betove/
MLA: "Bétove." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betove/.
Chicago: "Bétove." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betove/.
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