Chaminade was a French composer and pianist known chiefly for her light piano pieces, which she performed on numerous concert tours, particularly in England.

MIDI FILE - Air de ballet, Op.37 No.4 (1'31'')

She studied composition with Benjamin Godard, among others.

MIDI FILE - Caprice Espagnol, Op.54 (2'08'')

Although her piano salon music won widespread popularity, her more serious works, which include an opera, a ballet, and orchestral suites, were unsuccessful.

MIDI FILE - Etude Op.35 No.5 (6'24'')

She also wrote numerous songs.