Paul Dukas 1865 – 1935

Biography

Paul Dukas was a French composer born on October 1, 1865, in Paris. Throughout his life, he remained connected to his birthplace, contributing to the rich cultural landscape of the French capital during a transformative period in musical history. His work reflected the artistic sensibilities of late nineteenth and early twentieth-century France, a time of considerable innovation and experimentation in the arts.

Dukas spent his entire life in Paris, where he developed his craft and left an enduring mark on French musical tradition. He passed away on May 17, 1935, at the age of sixty-nine, having witnessed decades of change in European culture and society. His final resting place was the Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise in the 20th arrondissement of Paris, one of the city’s most significant burial grounds, a fitting tribute to a composer who dedicated his life to his native city and its artistic heritage.