Ernest Guiraud
1837 – 1892

Ernest Guiraud

French composer and music teacher (1837-1892)

music educatorchoreographeruniversity teacherpedagoguepianist
Born
1837-06-23, New Orleans
Died
1892-05-06
Birthplace state
Louisiana

Biography

Ernest Guiraud was born in New Orleans on June 23, 1837, and died on May 6, 1892. He worked as a composer, music educator, pianist, choreographer, and pedagogue. He wrote orchestral recitatives for Bizet's opera Carmen and for Offenbach's opera Les contes d'Hoffmann.

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Ernest Guiraud is recorded as a music educator, a choreographer, a university teacher, a pedagogue, a pianist and a composer, born in Louisiana (1837–1892).

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Frequently asked about Ernest Guiraud

Who was Ernest Guiraud?
Ernest Guiraud was French composer and music teacher (1837-1892), born in Louisiana (1837 – 1892).
When and where was Ernest Guiraud born?
Ernest Guiraud was born on 1837-06-23 in New Orleans.
When did Ernest Guiraud die?
Ernest died on 1892-05-06.
What was Ernest Guiraud known for?
Ernest Guiraud is recorded as a music educator, a choreographer, a university teacher, a pedagogue, a pianist and a composer.
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