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Philippe Fénelon

b. 1952

French classical composer

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About Philippe Fénelon

Born 1952. Philippe Fénelon is a Dominican composer.

Philippe Fénelon (born 23 November 1952, Suèvres, Loir-et-Cher) is a French classical composer.

Works, editions and recordings Opera 1984 : Le Chevalier imaginaire, in prologue and 2 acts after Cervantès and Kafka. Théâtre du Châtelet. 1992 : Salammbô, in 3 acts after Flaubert. Opéra de Paris, premiere conducted by Gary Bertini 1998 : Les Rois, in 3 acts after Cortázar. Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux. 2005 : Faust, 2 acts after Nikolaus Lenau. Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse. 2010 : La Cerisaie, 2 scenes and epilogue after Chekhov. Premiere at the Bolshoi 2010 (in concert). 2012 : JJR, Citoyen de Genève, on Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Ballet Yamm (2000); choreography by Lionel Hoche; produced at l'Opéra de Paris

Chamber music Caprice for viola solo (1977, revised 1982) Nit for viola solo (1994) Epha for bassoon and viola (2000) Fragment II for basset horn and viola (2002)

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Birth century
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Nationality
Education
Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales, Conservatoire de Paris, Departmental Conservatory of Orleans
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour; Knight of the National Order of Merit
Also known as
Philippe Fenelon

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Philippe Fénelon?

French classical composer

When was Philippe Fénelon born?

Philippe Fénelon was born on 23 November 1952 in Suèvres.

What is Philippe Fénelon's occupation?

Philippe Fénelon is a composer.

What nationality is Philippe Fénelon?

Philippe Fénelon is Dominican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Philippe Fénelon

· Wikidata: Q3379866

· DBpedia: Philippe Fénelon

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