Guy Ropartz, Author at The Imaginative Conservative

About Guy Ropartz

Joseph Guy Marie Ropartz (1864–1955) was a French composer and conductor. His compositions included five symphonies, three violin sonatas, cello sonatas, six string quartets, a piano trio and string trio (both in A minor), stage works, a number of choral works and other music, often alluding to his Breton heritage. Ropartz also published poetry.

“The Miracle of Saint Nicholas”

By Guy Ropartz|2018-12-06T11:15:06-05:00December 6th, 2018|Categories: Christmas, Music|

Editor's Note: French composer Guy Ropartz wrote Le Miracle de Saint Nicolas in 1905, based on a text by René Avril. This legend in sixteen scenes tells the story of St. Nicholas bringing back to life three runaway boys who were murdered and pickled by an evil shopkeeper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YesrxAPPdt4 The Imaginative Conservative applies the principle of appreciation [...]