Composer and music critic, born in Paris. He began to compose at five, and studied at the Paris Conservatoire, writing his first symphony in 1853. He was a distinguished pianist and organist, and in 1871 helped to found the Société Nationale de Musique. AMQS on a 4.5 x 3.5 off-white album page. Saint-Saëns pens three bars of music and lyrics to Helene , signed at the bottom “C. Saint-Saëns 1904.” Float matted and framed with a portrait of the composer, to an overall size of 14.5 x 23. In fine condition. R&R COA.
