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Composer

Léo Delibes

French composer (1836–1891)

1836–1891

145 works in the index

Born
1836
Died
1891
Birthplace
La Flèche
Citizenship / historical state
France
Period (estimated from birth year)
Romantic

Biography

Léo Délibes, a composer of memorable works for both ballet and opera, was born near Le Mans, France, the son of a postal official. He made his first mark upon the musical world through operetta, at the Folies-Nouvelle, a theater run by Florimond Ronger. Deux Sous de Charbon, “Two Pennies of Coal,” produced in 1856, was the first of his efforts in that line.

In 1866 Délibes collaborated with Ludwig Minkus in creating the music for the ballet La Source (The Spring), with choreography by Arthur Saint-Léon. Délibes contributed the score for Act 2 and for the first scene of Act 3. The critics considered these the choicest parts of the whole, and Délibes’ career entered a new phase.

Sylvia is probably his masterwork. This ballet premiered in Paris in 1876. Though Sylvia fell into obscurity for decades, the Royal Ballet in London revived it in 1952 as a vehicle for Margot Fonteyn.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments
Piano, Mandolin, Orchestra, violin, Harp
Genres represented
Classical, pop, Romantic
Works with composition dates
8 of 145

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 4

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
Lakmé: Acte I. Duetto « Viens, Mallika » (Lakmé, Mallika) — —— Piano, String QuartetClassical 84
Sylvia - Suite: I. Prélude - Les chasseresses 1876IMSLP —— Piano, Cello, violin, Orchestra, Handbell, ViolaClassical 56
Coppelia 1869-70IMSLP —— Flute, Orchestra, Trombone, Tuba, PiccoloClassical 12
The Flower Song from Lakme — —— Cello, violin— 9
Waltz from Coppelia — —— Piano, violin, ClarinetClassical, pop 7
March and Procession of Bacchus: E — —— —— 7
Lakmé 1883IMSLP —— Orchestra— 5
The Caissons Go Rolling Along — —— Mandolin— 4
Les Filles de Cadix — —— VoiceClassical 5
Messe Bréve in G-minor — —— Orchestra, Choir, Keyboard— 5
March and Procession of Bacchus: 1st B — —— —— 4
March and Procession of Bacchus: 2nd B — —— —— 4
March and Procession of Bacchus: 3rd B — —— —— 4
March and Procession of Bacchus: B — —— —— 4
Deux vieilles gardes 1856IMSLP —— —— 3
Jours passés — —— Voice— 4
La Source 1866IMSLP —— Orchestra— 3
Coppelia (Valse Lento) — —— Piano— 3
Coppelia : Valse lente — —— Organ— 3
Le roi s'amuse 1882 (July-October)IMSLP —— strings— 2
Mazurka (from 'Coppelia') (No. 11 from Going Solo - Flute) — —— Flute— 2
She'll Be Coming Around the Mountain — —— Mandolin— 2
Yellow Rose Of Texas — —— Mandolin— 1
March and Procession of Bacchus: Flute — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: 2nd Flute — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Bassoon — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: 2nd E — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: 1st Trombone — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: 2nd Trombone — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Baritone T.C. — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Baritone B.C. — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Tuba — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Timpani — —— —— 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Score — —— —— 2
Valse Lenten — —— —Classical, Romantic 1
L 1869IMSLP —— —— 1
Songs. Selections — —— —— 1
Le roi l'a dit 1873, rev.1885IMSLP —— Vocal, Orchestra— 1
Le Serpent à plumes — —— —— 1
Pizzicato Polka And Le Secret — —— Mandolin— 1
Cripple Creek — —— Mandolin— 1
Coppelia Waltz — —— PianoClassical 2
March and Procession of Bacchus: Oboe — —— —— 1
March and Procession of Bacchus: 1st F Horn — —— —— 1
March and Procession of Bacchus: 2nd F Horn — —— —— 1
March and Procession of Bacchus: Mallets — —— —— 1
March and Procession of Bacchus: 1st Percussion — —— —— 1
Flower Duet (from Lakmé): Flute — —— —— 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 29641114. Portrait: Unidentified photographer, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.