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Mel Bonis
| 1858-1937The support of César Franck helped Mel Bonis, who should have become a seamstress had she followed her parents‘ wishes, to gain a place at the Paris Conservatoire. She composed more than 300 works, the majority of which were printed by renowned publishers during her lifetime. In 1891, Bonis took part in a competition for the most beautiful waltz composition. She entered the competition under her gender-neutral alias “M. Bonis” and won first prize. Personal details