Théodore Césare Salomé was born in Paris, January 20, 1834. He studied organ under François Benoist; harmony under Théodore Bazin; and harmony and accompaniment under Ambroise Thomas at the Paris Conservatory, winning a Grand Prix de Rome in 1861 for his cantata Athalia. Although his compositions (often called exquisite) were very vogue during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Théodore Salomé has totally fallen into oblivion in our time! Salomé preferred to dedicate himself entirely to his liturgical duties, despite the brilliant carreer promised to him by the specialists of the National Society of Music. In 1869 he was appointed maître de Chapelle and organiste de choeur at La Trinité, where from 1871 Alexandre Guilmant held the post of organiste titulaire. Salomé's compositions include a symphony, manu organ, piano and vocal works, and a sonata of merit. He died in St. Germain-en-Laye, Julu 20, 1896 and is buried in Père Lachaise Cemetary.
Source: John Ronald Daniels: Théodore Césare Salomé quoted from J.R.Daniels home page accessed 31 March 2008