Tuesday, May 23, 2023

May 23 - Jean Françaix (The Musical Birthday Series, 5th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for May 23rd may be found here: Robert Moog (2019), Artie Shaw (2020), Alicia de Larrocha; Johann Bernhard Bach (2022), and Rosemary Clooney (2022)

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Jean Françaix (23 May 1912 – 25 September 1997) was a French composer and pianist  known for his prolific output and vibrant style.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A la Française


Take a moment on this day

And pop a cork for Jean Françaix!


In all his works, (and there’s a bevy),

There is not a note that’s heavy, 

No furrowed brow, no squall, no fright.

For some it is a little light.


Envoi


Beef is wholesome in its way,

But sometimes we prefer soufflé,

And that’s the time for Jean Françaix!

 

 

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