Paul Dukas
Composer

Paul Dukas Net Worth

Paul Dukas was a French composer born on October 1, 1865. He is best known for his composition "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," but his perfectionism often led him to destroy his works. He was a prolific composer, but only a few of his works have survived.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 1, 1865
Birth Place France
Age 154 YEARS OLD
Died On May 17, 1935 (age 69)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

About

Best known for composing "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." His intense perfectionism often led him to destroy his works.

Before Fame

He attended the Conservatoire de Paris for music, studying with such notables as Georges Mathias, Ernest Guiraud, and Théodore Dubois. His classmate was Claude Debussy with whom he developed a deep friendship.

Trivia

He began working on a symphonic poem inspired by Shakespeare's "The Tempest" shortly before his death.

Family Life

His father was a banker and his mother was a Pianist. He married Suzanne Pereyra in 1916.

Associated With

His composition "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was used in "Fantasia," Walt Disney's highly regarded film from 1940.

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