Dubois, Théodore

Théodore Dubois – Esquisses Orchestrales

(b. Rosnay, 24 August 1837 — d. Paris, 11 June 1924)

(1911)

À l’aube… Bruits de guerre  p. 1
Intermède pathétique  p.16
Souvenirs de fête  p.27

Preface
Théodore Dubois was born in Rosnay, a small town in the Marne region of France. He became one of the most important French composers, organists, and teachers of his time, creating music that connected the Romantic era with the early twentieth century. Dubois studied at the Paris Conservatoire, which was (and still is) one of the most famous music schools in the world. In 1861, he won the France’s premier musical prize, the Prix de Rome, which gave him the chance to live in Rome at the Villa Medici for a few years, where he got to study Renaissance and Classical music. This experience had a big impact on his style and how he wrote music. When he returned to Paris, Dubois started composing a lot of different kinds of music. More than 200 works were created, including operas, orchestral works, chamber music, sacred music, and solo pieces.

In 1896, he became the director of the Paris Conservatoire, a job he held until 1905. While in charge, Dubois tried to modernize the school but also made sure to keep its traditions alive. He encouraged contemporary music by introducing modern compositions and techniques into the curriculum, supporting new works by living composers, and fostering student creativity. At the same time, he preserved tradition by keeping classical masterpieces and rigorous training in harmony, counterpoint, and French musical heritage at the core of the conservatoire’s programs. He balanced both by organizing performances that featured both old and new works, ensuring innovation complemented rather than replaced the institution’s historical foundations. …

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