1855–1899. French composer in the French Romanticism tradition.

French Late Romantic composer; close ties to Franck circle and Symbolist poets. Known for lush harmonic language and expressive melodic writing.

Signature works: Poème for Violin and Orchestra, Symphony in B-flat major, Concert for Violin, Piano and String Quartet, Chanson perpétuelle, Poème de l'amour et de la mer.