CECILE

CHAMINADE (1861– )  , French musical composer, was born at Paris on the 8th of August 1861 . She studied in Paris, her musical talent being shown at the age of eight by the writing of some church music which attracted Bizet's attention; and at eighteen she came out in public as a pianist . Her own compositions, both songs (in large numbers) and instrumental pieces, were soon produced in profusion: melodious and interesting, and often charming, they became very popular, without being entitled to rank with the greater style of music . Both in Paris and in England Mlle Chaminade and her works became well known at the principal concerts . In 1908 she visited America and was warmly welcomed .