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Portrait of Francois Borne

Composer

Francois Borne

French musician (1840–1920)

1840–1920

3 works in the index

Born
1840
Died
1920
Birthplace
Montpellier
Place of death
Toulouse
Citizenship / historical state
France
Period (estimated from birth year)
Romantic

Biography

François Borne (1840–1920), sometimes spelled Bourne, was a French flautist playing with the orchestra of Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, composer and professor at "Conservatoire de Musique de Toulouse" (High School for Music in Toulouse). He is recognized for technical improvements to the flute. Furthermore, he is remembered today for his composition Fantasie Brillante on Themes from Bizet's Carmen which is a staple of the Romantic flute repertoire.

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Life and musical career

Occupations
composer; flautist
Instruments played
flute
Movements
classical music
Languages used
French
VIAF ID
95341193
ISNI
0000000118797087
GND ID
134628918
Library of Congress ID
n79044371
MusicBrainz ID
14c80637-efd9-4e33-a479-149a2aef9cba

Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments
Flute
Works with composition dates
0 of 3

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details
WorkYear composedCatalogue / opusKey in titleListed instrumentsGenreEditions
Fantasy on Themes from Bizet's 'Carmen' — —— Flute— 7
Fantasie Brillante — —— Flute— —
Fantasy on Bizet's Carmen — —— —— 1

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 95341193.