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Charles Émile Waldteufel (9 December 1837 – 12 February 1915) was a French pianist, conductor and composer known for his numerous popular salon pieces. Émile Waldteufel (German for forest devil) was born at 84 Grand&in the centre of Strasbourg. His grandfather and father were both musicians; his mother Flora Neubauer, originally from Bavaria, had been a student of Hummel and had met Haydn; she was also a keen singer and dancer. From a Jewish Alsatian family of musicians, the original family surname had been Lévy. His father Louis led a respected orchestra, and his brother Léon was a successful performer. When Léon won a place to study violin at the Conservatoire de Paris, the family followed him there. Waldteufel received his first lessons from his father and from the local musician Joseph Heyberger. After his arrival in Paris he could take classes from Laurent at the Conservatoire de Paris, followed by advanced studies under Marmontel. Among his fellow students was Jules Massenet. The young Émile was obliged to halt his studies and work at the Scholtus piano factory owing to the financial situation of the family, but soon took a room at rue de Bellefond in order to concentrate on composing. During his time at the Conservatory, Louis Waldteufel&orchestra became famous in Paris, and Émile was frequently invited to play at important events. At the age of 27, Waldteufel became the court pianist of Empress Eugénie. He also led the orchestra at state balls. His appointment by...