Delibes, Clément-Philibert-Léo
(1836–1891)> COMPOSER
Delibes, Clément-Philibert-Léo (21 February 1836, Saint-Germain-du-Val; 16 January 1891, Paris), composer, was an only son whose father died and left his family without resources. The boy and his mother came to Paris in 1848, and the future composer was fortunate enough to find a place in the choir of the Madeleine to help support his mother and himself. The quality of his voice called attention to his talents, and he was admitted to the Conservatoire to study under the direction of Bazin…