Paul Dukas (1865-1935) was born in Paris, France. At the Paris Conservatory, he studied piano, harmony, and composition.
He was the music critic for the Revue Hebdomadaire and Gazette des Beaux-Arts while also a professor of orchestration at the Conservatoire. His strong critical sense caused him to destroy a number of his compositions, allowing only a relatively small number to be published.
His symphonic scherzo L'Apprenti Sorcier (The Sorcerer's Apprentice) is his most popular work, especially since it was a central part of Walt Disney's Fantasia with Mickey Mouse in the title role. Dukas also wrote the ballet La peri and the opera Ariane, about Bluebeard's sixth wife.
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Find A Grave listing with cemetery information and photographs of the composer and his columbarium. Includes message forum.
Brief biographical sketch, notes on orchestral music, caricature, and Naxos discography.
Entry from Musicalics includes biographical information and links.
Filmography noting movies using his music from the Internet Movie Database.
Biography and music files offered in MIDI format.
Information for horn players on performing the piece with correct technique.
