He began studying at the Conservatoire de Paris in 1865 and became Auguste Franchomme 's star pupil .
At Bordeaux he obtained the first prize and the medal of honor of the Conservatory , and was also granted a scholarship to continue his studies in Paris .
He began studying at the Paris     in 1865 and became Auguste Franchomme 's star pupil .
At Bordeaux he obtained the first prize and the medal of honor of the Conservatory , and was also granted a scholarship to continue his studies in Paris .