Reynaldo Hahn (1874-1947)

Reynaldo Hahn was a French composer who was born in Caracas, Venezuela.  Hahn studied composition with Jules Massenet (the composer of the opera Thais which contains famous piece for violin solo called Meditation).  Reynaldo Hahn first became known for his songs when he was a teenager.  After 1900 he concentrated more on conducting, writing ballets, operas and operettas.

A Chloris (1916) is a popular song by Reynaldo Hahn.  Here it is sung by the French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky.  Enjoy!