Hahn, Reynaldo
(1875–1947)> COMPOSER
Hahn, Reynaldo (9 August 1875, Caracas, Venzuela; 28 January 1947, Paris), composer, came to France at age three and was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire, when he was eleven. He studied under the direction of Dubois , Lavignac , and Jules Massenet ; he published his first music at age 14. Hahn showed an early interest in the theatre, and his Ile de rêve was produced at the Opéra-Comique as early as 23 March 1898. This comic opera was followed by La Carmélite at the Opéra-Comique on 16…