Emmanuel Chabrier 1841 – 1894

Biography

Emmanuel Chabrier was born on January 18, 1841, in the small town of Ambert, France, during a vibrant period for European music. He would become one of the notable voices of the French Romantic era, bringing his distinctive talents as both composer and pianist to the musical world of his time.

Throughout his life, Chabrier devoted himself to creating and performing music that reflected the passionate spirit of Romanticism. His dual gifts as a composer and pianist allowed him to contribute to musical life in meaningful ways, whether through his own works or his interpretations at the keyboard.

Chabrier spent much of his adult life in Paris, where he remained active in musical circles until his health declined. He passed away on September 13, 1894, in the 9th arrondissement of Paris at the age of fifty-three. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement, a final resting place befitting his standing in the cultural life of Paris.