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French composer Charles Koechlin (1867-1950) learned under Fauré and taught Poulenc and Tailleferre. His compositional talent is sometimes overshadowed by his ability as a musical theorist. Among his most known compositions is Le Livre de la Jungle, a symphonic poem based on Kipling's Jungle Book.
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Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
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Extensive listing of song cycles and individual pieces, most with French lyrics and many with English translations. From the Lied and Art Song Texts Page at REC Music.
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Charles Koechlin
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Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life, works, and photograph.
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Charles Koechlin (1867-1950)
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Brief biography, caricature, summaries of orchestral, vocal, chamber, and piano music, and Naxos discography.
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Koechlin, Charles (1867 - 1950), France
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Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
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Koechlin, Charles Louis Eugène
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Biography showing studies and influences, contemporaries, teaching, writings, and notable works from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
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Koechlin, Charles. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
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Entry from the Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2001 includes pronunciation.
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