Reber, Napoléon-Henri
(1807–1880)> COMPOSER
Reber, Napoléon-Henri (21 October 1807, Mulhouse; 24 November 1880, Paris), composer, renounced a career in industry to pursue his interests in music. He arrived in Paris in 1828 to study counterpoint and fugue under the direction of Jelensper and Seuriot at the Conservatoire, and, the following year, he became a pupil of Jean-François Lesueur in the art of dramatic composition. His publications include pieces for the piano; a series of quartets for two violins, alto, and bass; and trios for…