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Reynaldo Hahn

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Reynaldo Hahn, born on August 9, 1874, in Caracas, Venezuela, was a French composer, conductor, and singer of Venezuelan origin. He began his musical education at the Conservatoire de Paris in October 1885, studying under Albert Lavignac and Jules Massenet. In 1887, he wrote "Si mes vers avaient des ailes", a melody based on a poem by Victor Hugo. In 1890, he composed the incidental music for Alphonse Daudet's L'Obstacle. Hahn became known for his melodies, performing in Parisian salons and meeting Marcel Proust, with whom he formed a close friendship. His works include "Les Chansons grises" (1893) and the opera L'Île du rêve (1898). Throughout his career, Hahn composed various genres including chamber music, piano concertos, and orchestral pieces. He passed away on January 28, 1947, in Paris.
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