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Paul Dukas

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Paul Dukas · Arts & Literature

What

French composer best known for The Sorcerer's Apprentice

When

1865, Paris, France — 1935, Paris, France

Where

France

Biography

Paul Dukas is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — French composer best known for The Sorcerer's Apprentice

How & why

Paul Dukas was a French Jewish composer whose orchestral scherzo 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' became one of the most beloved works of the repertoire, later famous through Disney's 'Fantasia'. A severe self-critic who destroyed much of his output, he was also an influential teacher at the Paris Conservatoire.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music

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French composer best known for The Sorcerer's Apprentice

1865

Source: Jinfo.org — Jews in Music