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Daniel François Espirit Auber

Auber, Daniel François Espirit (1782-1871). French composer. Displayed an aptitude for composition in his youth. Initially followed a career in commerce in London, but began to acquire a reputation as an effective song composer, and returned to Paris in 1804 to pursue his vocation in music. His first successful opera appeared in 1820. In 1842 was appointed director of the Paris Conservatoire. Compositions include almost 50 operas.