10 Facts about Emile Waldteufel

Wednesday, October 31st 2018. | Figures

France is a country, which has produced many notable people in the world. One of them is Emile Waldteufel. He was known as a composer for concert music and dance music. He also took the role as a conductor and pianist. He was born on December 9th, 1837. He died on February 12th, 1915. His birth name was Charles Emile Levy. People know him more as Emile Waldteufel. The birthplace of Waldteufel was located at 84 Grand’Rue of Strasbourg. He came from a family of musician since his father and grandfather were also musicians. Here are other interesting facts about Emile Waldteufel:

Facts about Emile Waldteufel 1: the musical lessons

His father and Joseph Heyberger were the first teachers for Waldteufel. Both taught him on how to play music. Then he was enrolled at the Conservatoire de Paris.

Facts about Emile Waldteufel 2: the court pianist

Waldteufel took the position as the court pianist for Empress Eugenie when he was only 27 years old. He also became the leader of an orchestra.

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Facts about Emile Waldteufel 3: the important events

Waldteufel was involved in various important events such as in Biarritz and Compiègne after he appointed by Napoleon II. During the event in Compiègne, Emile was much honored when he accompanied the emperor to play violin. It also gave him a chance to meet famous artists and musicians.

Facts about Emile Waldteufel 4: the wife

Célestine Dufau was the wife of Emile. The couple got married in 1868. Once, Dufau was a singer. The couple was blessed with three kids. They were Louis, Emile and Berthe.

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Facts about Emile Waldteufel 5: the war

Waldteufel was enlisted in the army due to the Franco-Prussian War. His station was located at Basses-Pyrénées. Since France was defeated after the war, his hometown was included as a part of Germany.

Facts about Emile Waldteufel 6: Waldteufel’s “Manolo” waltz

Waldteufel’s “Manolo” waltz grabbed the attention of Prince of Wales during an event in October 1874. The prince was interested to take the music of Emile to his country, UK.

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Facts about Emile Waldteufel 7: playing at the Buckingham Palace

Waldteufel played his music in front of Queen Victoria at the Buckingham Palace. It increased the popularity among the people in London. The famous work of Waldteufel was the waltz “Les Patineurs” (The Ice Skaters).

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Facts about Emile Waldteufel 8: concerts

Waldteufel also held a number of concerts in some big cities in Europe. In 1885, he had a concert in London. In 1889, the concert was located in Berlin. In 1890 and 1891, he launched concert in Paris Opera Balls.