Chabrier (1841–1894) is noted for a bold exuberance and vividness of expression, for a sense of humor and for a power of orchestral color and brilliance which have not been duplicated. … Born in the South of France, the hot blood of that magic land seems to throb in his music.
Page 297. - Quotes from Music: An Art and a Language - The Modern French School—d'Indy and Debussy (Ch. XVIII)