He was the director of the Paris Opera from 1879 until his death at the age of 62 .
Auguste Emmanuel Vaucorbeil , born Veaucorbeille , ( 15 December 1821 -- 2 November 1884 ) was a French composer and theatre manager .
Auguste Emmanuel Vaucorbeil was the composer of the Paris Opera from 1879 until Auguste Emmanuel Vaucorbeil 's death at the age of 62 .
Auguste Emmanuel Vaucorbeil , born Veaucorbeille , ( 15 December 1821 -- 2 November 1884 ) was a French composer and theatre manager .