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Charles Lecocq

Alexandre Charles Lecocq (3 June 1832 – 24 October 1918) was a French composer, known for his opérettes and opéras comiques. He became the most prominent successor to Jacques Offenbach in this sphere, and enjoyed considerable success in the 1870s and early 1880s, before the changing musical fashions of the late 19th century made his style of composition less popular. His few serious works include…

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Artist details

Type
Person
Area
France
Born
June 3rd, 1832
Died
October 24th, 1918
Labels
Naxos
EMI Classics
Decca Records
Chandos
Decca Classics
Last updated: May 16th, 2012

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