11. Massenet Aragonese Jules Massenet (1842-1912) French composer. From an early age, he showed his musical talent and entered the National High School of Music in Paris, where he won the Prix de Rome for the cantata "David Rizzio" in 1862 and spent three years in Rome. He served as a soldier in the Franco-Prussian War, but after the 1871 war he returned to creative activity. He has left behind frequently performed opera works in modern times such as "Manon", "Werther" and "Thaïs". "Meditation of Thais" is shining as a masterpiece of violin. Aragonese is the third piece of Spanish-style dance composed of seven songs played as ballet music in the second act of the opera "Le Cid" (conqueror) composed in 1885. Aragonese is a light music with the rhythm of bass drum and tambourine, which means the dance of the Aragon region. The original is an orchestral song. This song is the most famous of the seven songs and is arranged by various instruments. |