André Messager

André Charles Prosper Messager (1853-1929) was a French composer, organist, pianist, and conductor renowned for his ballets and opéras comiques. He excelled in the musical realms of Paris and London, holding prominent conducting positions and achieving success on international stages with works such as 'Les Deux Pigeons' and 'Véronique'. Messager's talents extended into melodic and orchestral invention, and despite a leaning toward light opera, he presented and was respected for a broad operatic repertoire as a conductor【25†source】.