Érnest Gillet

Érnest Gillet (born September 13, 1856 in Paris ; † May 6, 1940 ibid) was a French cellist and composer of light music . He was the younger brother of the oboist Georges Gillet .

Life

He grew up in Paris and studied cello at the Paris Conservatory with Auguste Franchomme . In 1893 his operetta La Fille de la mère Michel was published , which he had composed with Daniel Riche. One of his best known pieces, Loin du bal , was used in the 1943 film The Dance Masters with Laurel and Hardy .

Works

Stage works

• La Fille de la mère Michel (Operetta in three acts, 1893)

Instrumental pieces

Loin du bal (1888) Marche burlesque intermezzo Entr'acte, Gavotte for violin solo with piano Lejos del baile La lettre de Manon Intermezzo lointain Baby location Cortège du Sardar Passepied for violoncello and piano Canzonetta for violoncello and piano Au moulin Au Village

Baby location Dans le Forêt Douce caresse Doux murmure La toupie Serenade de Pierrot, character piece Sommeil d'enfant Sous l'ombrage Pizzicati Sérénade impromptu Souvenir d'Espagnole Waltz "Vous êtes charming!"

Sources and web links

• Érnest Gillet in the Internet Movie Database (English)
• Sheet music and audio files by Érnest Gillet in the International Music Score Library Project
• Works in the Victor Library