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1813 – 1879Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813-1879)Died 29 March 1879, aged 65Charles-Valentin Alkan was a French composer and virtuoso pianist known for technically demanding and harmonically adventurous piano works. A contemporary of Chopin and Liszt, he lived much of his later life as a recluse in Paris. His music was largely neglected after his death but was revived by pianists in the 20th century.