Édouard Victoire Antoine Lalo (January 27, 1823 - April 22, 1892) was a French composer of Spanish descent.
He was born in Lille, France and studied at the conservatoire there and then at the Paris Conservatoire under François Antoine Habeneck . He worked as a violinist (particularly playing chamber music) and teacher in Paris before gaining fame as a composer. He died in Paris.
Although Lalo is a lesser known 19th-century composer, his Symphonie Espagnole for violin and orchestra enjoys a prominent place in violinists' repertoire. He is also known for other solo works, including his Cello Concerto in D minor , and for his opera "Le roi d'Ys" (premiered 1888). His work is notable for strong melodies and colourful orchestration.
Selected works
- Cello Concerto in D minor
- Piano Concerto in F minor
- Violin Concerto in F major
- Symphonie Espagnole (for violin and orchestra)
- Symphony in G minor
- Two Aubades for orchestra
- Divertissement for orchestra
- Norwegian Rhapsody for orchestra
- Scherzo in D minor for orchestra
- Two Namouna Suites
- Le Roi d'Ys (an opera)
- Three piano trios