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    Romantic French composer (1849-1895) who wrote symphonic, chamber, operas and concertos, but today he's remembered only for a single "Berceuse" from his best opera. A pity because he was a great melodist, and his violin concertos are really lovely. Who was this short lived composer?

    Question #93496. Asked by Cem1942. (Mar 14 08 4:56 AM)


    BRY2K

    		That would be Benjamin Louis Paul Godard.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Godard

    Mar 14 08, 5:01 AM
    jmatt13

    		Benjamin Louis Paul Godard (August 18, 1849, Paris – January 10, 1895, Cannes) was a prolific French composer, probably best remembered as a writer of salon music.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Godard

    Mar 14 08, 5:02 AM

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