Étienne Destranges
1863–1915 (age 52)
Biography
Étienne Destranges, born in 1863, wrote about music with a rigorous ear while never forgetting the composers' intentions, guiding readers through the evolution of symphonic, chamber, and operatic repertoires in the years leading to the war.
He rests at Miséricorde cemetery, where the clarity of his criticism and his devotion to the art continue to inspire those who study music history.