Félicien-César David was a French composer.
Woodburytype of Félicien David
Félicien David in 1858
David in a Brazilian setting (a reference to his 1851 opéra comique, La perle du Brésil) surrounded by comic allusions to several of his major works, from an undated theatrical illustration (ca. 1860).
The Conservatoire de Paris, also known as the Paris Conservatory, is a college of music and dance founded in 1795. Officially known as the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris (CNSMDP), it is situated in the avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France. The Conservatoire offers instruction in music and dance, drawing on the traditions of the 'French School'.
Former Conservatoire building (until 1911) in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, which now houses the CNSAD (48°52′23″N 2°20′49″E / 48.873074°N 2.347001°E / 48.873074; 2.347001)
Site plan (1836) of the Menus-Plaisirs, the Concert Hall, and the Conservatoire
A concert in March 1843
Library, 1895