Benjamin Godard (Paris August 18, 1849 РJanuary 10, 1895 at Cannes) was a French composer probably best known as a writer of salon music. The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1849 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1895 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... Overview of Cannes from La Castre The seaside town of Cannes, in southern France, as seen from a ferry speeding towards l̨le Saint Honorat Cannes (Canas in Proven̤al) (pronounced ) is a city and commune in southern France, located on the Riviera, in the Alpes-Maritimes d̩partement. ...

He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under Reber (harmony) and Henri Vieuxtemps (violin). He accompanied Vieuxtemps twice to Germany, and also devoted himself to chamber music. He composed music with great facility. In 1876 his Concerto romantique was performed at the Concerts Populaires, and other of his large works were also performed at these concerts. In 1878 Godard was the co-winner with Dubois, head of the Conservatoire de Paris, in a musical competition instituted by the municipality of Paris. This composition, a dramatic symphony entitled Tasso, is perhaps his most important work. Former Conservatoire building (until 1911), still used as Théâtre du Conservatoire The Conservatoire de Paris, full contemporary name Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, has been central to the evolution of music in France and Western Europe. ... Henri François Joseph Vieuxtemps (February 17, 1820 – June 6, 1881) was a Belgian composer and violinist active in France. ... Chamber music is a form of classical music, written for a small group of instruments which traditionally could be accommodated in a palace chamber. ... 1876 is a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... The Eiffel Tower has become a symbol of Paris throughout the world. ...

He also composed other symphonic work, ballets, concertos, and overtures. As a composer of opera he was only moderately successful, the best known of his works being Jocelyn, from which the beautiful "Berceuse" has become very popular. Among his piano pieces may be mentioned the second mazurka, the second valse, "Au Matin," "Postillon," "En Courant," "En Train," and "Les Hirondelles." "Florian's Song" is also very popular in many arrangements. The Waltz of the Snowflakes from Tchaikovskys The Nutcracker Ballet is the name given to a specific dance form and technique. ... In classical music, the word concerto (pl. ... Overture (The Who) is also a song by the rock band The Who. ... The foyer of Charles Garniers Opéra, Paris, opened 1875 Opera is an art form consisting of a dramatic stage performance set to music. ... This article is about the modern musical instrument. ...