Alexandre Georges


Alexandre Georges was a French organist and composer.

Life

Born in Arras, Georges studied at the local school where he became a teacher of harmony, as well as at the, directed by Gustave Lefèvre, and in which he also became a teacher. He held various positions as organist in Parisian churches, in Sainte-Clotilde and Saint-Vincent de Paul from 1899. He was a highly sought-after organ teacher and as a composer he was very interested in the Opera. Georges owes his fame to two cycles of melodies he wrote: Les chansons de Miarka and Les chansons de Leïlah.
Georges died in Paris at age 87.

Works

;Operas
;Vocal and choral music
;Music for orchestra
;Chamber music