company. His earliest recordings were issued on wax phonograph cylinders, none of which is known to survive, but a later group of recordings, made circa 1906 and issued on Pathé discs, has been remastered and reissued on CD. The works range from Beethoven to Widor, and announcements by Colonne are included. Colonne's second wife was the soprano Elise Vergin. He died in Paris, aged 71. References 1838 births 1910 deaths Musicians from Bordeaux French conductors (music) French male conductors (music) 19th-century French male classical violinists Conservatoire de Paris alumni Conservatoire de Bordeaux alumni Burials at Père Lachaise Cemetery