Hérold, Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand
(1791–1833)> COMPOSER
Hérold, Louis-Joseph-Ferdinand (28 January 1791, Paris; 19 January 1833, Thernes), composer, did not have a musical career planned for him, although his father was a musician, but he graviated toward the piano after the death of his father in 1802 and entered the Conservatoire to study this instrument under Adolphe Adam . He distinguished himself by winning first prize in the piano competition of 1810, and it was agreed that he should study with Charles Catel and Etienne Méhul (see…