François Bazin (1816 - 1878) France François Emmanuel Joseph Bazin (pronounced: [fʁɑ̃.swa ba.zɛ̃]; 4 September 1816 in Marseille – 2 July 1878 in Paris) was a well-known French opera composer during the nineteenth century. His works are not widely performed today.
Bazin was a student of Daniel Auber at the Conservatoire de Paris. After completing his schooling there, Bazin later taught harmony at the Conservatoire. He was later succeeded by his own student Émile Durand. For his other pupils, See: List of music students by teacher: A to F#François Bazin.