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Born: November 30, 1813 in Paris, France
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Died: March 29, 1888 in Paris, France
Genre: Classical

Biography:
Alkan, and his four brothers, all musicians, adopted their father's first name as their surname. Alkan Morhange (1780-1855) was the proprietor of a music school in Paris, and early on he recognized the musical talents of his young son Charles-Valenti ...More >>

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