Henri Duparc

Henri Duparc, born Eugène Marie Henri Fouques Duparc, was a distinguished French composer of the late Romantic period, renowned for his exquisite and enduring art songs. Born in Paris on January 21, 1848, Duparc's musical legacy, though concise, is profoundly impactful. His catalog consists of just 17 songs, all composed between 1868 and 1884, with most published in 1895. These compositions, particularly his settings of poems by Charles Baudelaire and Leconte de Lisle, are celebrated for their originality and emotional depth, securing Duparc's place among the finest composers of French vocal music. Despite his relatively small output, Duparc's songs continue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and artistic integrity. Duparc passed away on February 12, 1933, in Mont-de-Marsan, leaving behind a musical heritage that endures to this day.