Tuesday, February 15, 2022

February 15 - Georges Auric; Jean Langlais (The Musical Birthday Series, 3rd Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for February 15th are here: John Adams (2020) and Harold Arlen (2021)

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Georges Auric (15 February 1899 – 23 July 1983) was a French composer, perhaps best remembered for his film scores.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Les Six of One…


One rarely has reason to speak

Of Parisian composer Auric.

With the rest of The Six

He was part of the mix

At the apex of musical chic.

 

 

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Jean Langlais I (15 February 1907 – 8 May 1991) was a French composer and organist.

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Community Concerns


One rarely has reason to say

Very much of composer Langlais.

If this statement offends

Any organist friends,

Well, you’re the exception. Okay?

 

 

 

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