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Dalayrac, Nicolas-Marie (1753–1809)| French composer. In 1777 he published six string quartets, and two small operas were performed privately in 1781. The following year he made his debut with L'Eclipse totale/The Total Eclipse at the Théâtre Italien. He changed his name from its aristocratic form during the Revolution, and adapted operatic airs to lyrics with Republican sentiments. |
| He first intended to study law, then in 1774 went to Versailles to embark on a military career, but his main interest was music and he took lessons in composition from Honoré Langlé (1741–1807). |
Works Opera about 60 operas, including Nina ou La Folle par amour (1786), Les Deux Petits Savoyards, Camille, Adolphe et Clara (1799), Maison à vendre. |
Other 36 string quartets. |
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