empty cell Louis-Ferdinand Hérold
Louis-Ferdinand Hérold was a French composer known for his operas and ballets. Born in Paris, he studied at the Paris Conservatory. Among his most notable works are the operas "Zampa" and "Le Pré aux clercs". Hérold also contributed to ballet music, with "La Fille mal gardée" being one of his significant ballets. His music is characterized by melodic lines and orchestral color, influencing the 19th-century French operatic tradition.