Delibes died at the age of 54. He was born in Valladolid in 1830 and died in Paris in 1890. He was a prolific composer and wrote many operas, zarzuelas, and other types of music. He is considered to be one of the most important Spanish composers of the 19th century. His most famous work is the opera "Lakmé".
Melodies of Léo Delibes: A Musical Journey through the Life of a French Composer