Background

François was born on September 4, 1816 in Marseilles, Centre, France.

Education

Bazin was a student of Daniel Auber at the Conservatoire de Paris.

Career

In 1844 he used to be a professor of singing, later of harmony. In 1871 he was a professor of composing. In 1872 he was a member of the Academie, succeeding Carafa.

Achievements

• At age 23, Bazin's cantata Loyse de Monfort won the 1840 Prix de Rome. Wrote 9 operas no longer performed.

Works

• book

  • Cours d 'harmonie theorique et pratique

    (This book was adopted at the Conservatory.)