Léopold Aimon

Pamphile Léopold François Aimon ( born October 4, 1779 in L'Isle -sur -la -Sorgue, † February 2nd 1866 in Paris) was a French composer.

Life

Léopold Aimon received his musical training from his father, Esprit Aimon, a cellist. Aimon was already at the age of 17 years of music at the Theatre of Marseilles. In 1817 he moved to Paris and in 1821 the orchestra leader at the " Gymnase dramatique " and 1822 at the Comédie - Française, a position he held until 1832. Thereafter he devoted himself exclusively to composition and teaching.

Work

Besides several operas He also created chamber music, including over 30 string quartets, a string quintet, as well as duets and trios. Six unpublished symphonies, of which only the fifth is obtained, two overtures, two bassoon concertos and a cello concerto. He also created several religious vocal works, including a fair and two cantatas.