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Also known as Clément Philibert Léo Delibes, Delibes, Léo

French composer (1836–1891)

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Léo Delibes was a French composer from the 19th century best known for creating beautiful melodies and orchestral music. His works, particularly his ballets, remain popular and frequently performed today, making him an important figure in classical music history.

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Person · Open Library

Born
1836
Died
1891
Works
93

Top works

  • Koppelii︠a︡
  • Two Coppelias
  • Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail
  • Sylvia, or The nymph of Diana
  • L'omelette à la Follembuche

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Clément Philibert Léo Delibes was a French composer, best known for his ballets and operas. His works include the ballets Coppélia (1870) and Sylvia (1876) and the opera Lakmé (1883). (via Wikipedia)

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Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
France
Active from
1836-02-21
Active to
1891-01-16
classicalcomposereuropeanfrenchfrench composer

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(Clément Philibert) Leo Delibes (February 21, 1836 – January 16, 1891) was a French composer of Romantic music. He was born in St. Germain-du-Val, France. After training under Adolphe Adam at the Paris Conservatoire, he worked as rehearsal accompanist at the Théâtre Lyrique and as an organist before coming to popular attention with his ballet Coppélia (1870); its title referred to a doll, depicted in the work, which comes to life. Other ballets include Sylvia (1876), and La Source (1866), which

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Instance of
human
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
La Flèche
Place of death
Paris
Occupation
organist
Languages spoken
French
Notable work
Coppélia
Student of
Adolphe Adam
Genre
opera
Instrument
organ
Image
Leo Delibes 1888 BNF Gallica.jpg
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place of burial
Montmartre Cemetery
Commons category
Léo Delibes
date of birth
1836-02-21
date of death
1891-01-16
Commons gallery
Léo Delibes
name in native language
Léo Delibes
copyright representative
SACEM
start of work period
1850-01-01
end of work period
1891-01-01
birth name
Clément Philibert Léo Delibes
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Reynosia
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Works in European collections

35 objects attributed to Léo Delibes, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

Der König hat's gesagt : komische Oper in 3 Akten

Der König hat's gesagt : komische Oper in 3 Akten

Deux vieilles gardes : operette bouffe en 1 acte

Deux vieilles gardes : operette bouffe en 1 acte

Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail [Música notada] :]ballet en 2 actes et 3 tableaux

Coppélia, ou La fille aux yeux d'émail [Música notada] :]ballet en 2 actes et 3 tableaux

Sylvia, ou La Nymphe de Diana [Música notada] :]ballet en trois actes et cinq tableaux

Sylvia, ou La Nymphe de Diana [Música notada] :]ballet en trois actes et cinq tableaux

Avril [Música notada] : choeur à 4 voix

Avril [Música notada] : choeur à 4 voix

Marche de soldats [Música notada] : choeur à 4 voix d'hommes

Marche de soldats [Música notada] : choeur à 4 voix d'hommes

Coppélia.. Nº 1,, Prélude et Valse lente :ballet de l'opéra

Coppélia.. Nº 1,, Prélude et Valse lente :ballet de l'opéra

Lakmé: Duo, acte 1; (2-ieme partie)/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Duo, acte 1; (2-ieme partie)/(Delibes)

Oriental prayer : ("Lakmé") / (Delibes)

Oriental prayer : ("Lakmé") / (Delibes)

Lakmé: Fantaisie/(Léo Delibes)

Lakmé: Fantaisie/(Léo Delibes)

Arie des Gerald aus “Lakme”: [But where does this suddenly come from, from the opera “Lakme,” 1st act]/[Delibes, Léo]

Arie des Gerald aus “Lakme”: [But where does this suddenly come from, from the opera “Lakme,” 1st act]/[Delibes, Léo]

Lakme: Glöckchen-Arie/(Delibes)

Lakme: Glöckchen-Arie/(Delibes)

Glöckchen-Arie from: “Lakmé”/(Delibes)

Glöckchen-Arie from: “Lakmé”/(Delibes)

Les filles de Cadiz/(Delibes)

Les filles de Cadiz/(Delibes)

Legend from “Lakmé”

Legend from “Lakmé”

Lakmé: “Ou va la jeune hindoue” (Bell song)/(Delibes)

Lakmé: “Ou va la jeune hindoue” (Bell song)/(Delibes)

Bell song: (“Lakmé”)/(Delibes)

Bell song: (“Lakmé”)/(Delibes)

Bell song: “Lakmé”/Delibes

Bell song: “Lakmé”/Delibes

Lakmé: Les clochettes/(Livret de E. Gondinet et Ph. Gille). Mus. de Léo Delibes

Lakmé: Les clochettes/(Livret de E. Gondinet et Ph. Gille). Mus. de Léo Delibes

Lakmé: Duo: C 'est le Dieu de la Jeunesse/(L. Delibes)

Lakmé: Duo: C 'est le Dieu de la Jeunesse/(L. Delibes)

Lakme: (Stances)/(L. Delibes)

Lakme: (Stances)/(L. Delibes)

Lakmé: “Air des clochettes”; 2nd partie/(Delibes)

Lakmé: “Air des clochettes”; 2nd partie/(Delibes)

Glöckchen-Arie from “Lakmé”/[Léo Delibes]

Glöckchen-Arie from “Lakmé”/[Léo Delibes]

Lakmé: Nilakantha 's song “Lakmé, ton doux regard” (Lakme, how sad your glance)/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Nilakantha 's song “Lakmé, ton doux regard” (Lakme, how sad your glance)/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Dov “e l” Indiana bruna (Bell song); (Act 2)/(Léo Delibes)

Lakmé: Dov “e l” Indiana bruna (Bell song); (Act 2)/(Léo Delibes)

Lakmé: Glöckchen-Arie/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Glöckchen-Arie/(Delibes)

Lakme: bell song; Ou va la jeune Hindoue/(Delibes)

Lakme: bell song; Ou va la jeune Hindoue/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Duo, acte 1; (1-iere partie)/(Delibes)

Lakmé: Duo, acte 1; (1-iere partie)/(Delibes)

“Lakmé” [Lakmé]: Glöckchen-Arie: See her of the Paria Daughter/(Delibes)

“Lakmé” [Lakmé]: Glöckchen-Arie: See her of the Paria Daughter/(Delibes)

Legenda iz 2 akta opery "Lakme" (okonč.) / mizyka L. Deliba

Legenda iz 2 akta opery "Lakme" (okonč.) / mizyka L. Deliba

Glöckchen-Arie: aus “Lakmé”/Musik: Delibes

Glöckchen-Arie: aus “Lakmé”/Musik: Delibes

Good morning, Sue/(Léo Delibes)

Good morning, Sue/(Léo Delibes)

Lakmè: Aria di Nilakanta - Lakmè, quel ciglio/(Delibes)

Lakmè: Aria di Nilakanta - Lakmè, quel ciglio/(Delibes)

Lakmé: (1re partie); duo “Sous les dômes épais”/(Léo Delibes)

Lakmé: (1re partie); duo “Sous les dômes épais”/(Léo Delibes)

"Lakmé" : Air des clochettes / (Delibes)

"Lakmé" : Air des clochettes / (Delibes)

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Encyclopedic overview

Delibes in 1875

Clément Philibert Léo Delibes ( French: [klemɑ̃ filibɛʁ leo dəlib]; 21 February 1836 – 16 January 1891) was a French Romantic composer, best known for his ballets and operas. His works include the ballets Coppélia (1870) and Sylvia (1876) and the opera Lakmé (1883), which includes the well-known "Flower Duet".

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