Biography
Emilie Julie Candeille was prolific from an early age as composer and performer, actress and author. She appeared before the King aged thirteen, at fourteen was engaged to sing at the Opera, and a year later took the title role in Gluck's Iphigenie en Aulide. Next she became an actress and made her debut at the Comedie Francaise in 1785, and after five years there, joined the Theatre Francaise. She created a sensation there in 1792 as star performer, playright and composer in 154 performances of her operetta Catherine, ou la belle fermiere. She made two unsuccessful marriages, and took to leaving France when life became difficult. As well as her theatre music, she composed several concertos, including two for several instruments, and various piano works. Many of her writings were published.
