In 1871 he helped to found the Société Nationale d
In 1871 he helped to found the Société Nationale de Musique after studying under Benoist and Halévy. He went to England in 1902 to write Edward VII's coronation march. His operas include Les Barbares, Etienne Marcel, Proserpine, and Samson et Delila. For 10 points—name this composer of Carnaval des animaux and La Danse Macabre.
In 1871 he helped to found the Société Nationale de Musique after studying under Benoist and Halévy.