César Franck Biography

César Franck biography

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NAME: César Franck
OCCUPATION: Educator, Songwriter
BIRTH DATE: December 10, 1822
DEATH DATE: November 08, 1890
EDUCATION: Paris Conservatory
PLACE OF BIRTH: Liège, Netherlands
PLACE OF DEATH: Paris, France
Full Name: César-auguste Franck

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Organist and composer César Franck taught at the Paris Conservatory. His peers did not initially respect his work, but students thrived in his classes.

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César Franck was born on December 10, 1822, in Liège, Netherlands. He entered the Liège conservatory at age 8 and later attended the Paris Conservatory. He left early to perform with his brother, which was ultimately a setback for his career. He became an organ professor at the Paris Conservatory in 1872. His compositions, such as Symphony in D Minor, are noted for their melodic flights. He died in 1890.