Alary, Jules

Alary, Jules (1814, Milan; 17 April 1891, Paris), composer, was born of French parents in Italy and studied music at the Conservatory in Milan. His first work entitled Rosamonda was mounted initially on 10 June 1840 at Florence, although he had been in Paris since 1835. In the French capital, he made a reputation for himself in certain exclusive and aristocratic circles by writing pieces for private concerts. later he gave public concerts in Paris and in London and included his own works on the…