It was after winning the prize and when he became associated with Gioachino Rossini that it is believed he introduced the composer to the romantic poem by Walter Scott, The Lady of the Lake, which became the basis of the romantic opera, La donna del lago.
In 1842 Batton became inspector of music schools in France and in 1849 he began teaching at the Conservatoire.
It was after winning the prize and when he became associated with Gioachino Rossini that it is believed he introduced the composer to the romantic poem by Walter Scott, The Lady of the Lake, which became the basis of the romantic opera, La donna del lago.
In 1842 Batton became inspector of music schools in France and in 1849 he began teaching at the Conservatoire.
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