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Jeanne Leleu
Jeanne Leleu (29 December 1898 – 11 March 1979) was a French pianist and composer. She was born in Saint-Mihiel in northeastern France; her father was a bandmaster and her mother a piano teacher. She entered the Conservatoire de Paris at the age of nine, where she studied with Marguerite Long, Georges Caussade, Alfred Cortot and Charles-Marie Widor. With Geneviève Durony, Leleu gave the premiere performance of Ravel's '' Ma mère l'oye'' in 1910. Ravel had composed his ''Prelude'' for a Paris Conservatoire sight-reading competition in 1913 and Leleu won the prize. Her cantata ''Beatrix'' won the Prix de Rome in 1923. (She was only the third women to win this premier Grand Prize after Lili Boulanger and Marguerite Canal.) She went on to win two other prizes: Georges Bizet and Monbinne. In 1924 she took a position in the Villa Medicis in Rome, staying there for three years before returning to Paris. After completing her studies, Leleu took a position as professor of sight read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeanne Leleu
Jeanne Leleu (29 December 1898 – 11 March 1979) was a French pianist and composer. She was born in Saint-Mihiel in northeastern France; her father was a bandmaster and her mother a piano teacher. She entered the Conservatoire de Paris at the age of nine, where she studied with Marguerite Long, Georges Caussade, Alfred Cortot and Charles-Marie Widor. With Geneviève Durony, Leleu gave the premiere performance of Ravel's '' Ma mère l'oye'' in 1910. Ravel had composed his ''Prelude'' for a Paris Conservatoire sight-reading competition in 1913 and Leleu won the prize. Her cantata ''Beatrix'' won the Prix de Rome in 1923. (She was only the third women to win this premier Grand Prize after Lili Boulanger and Marguerite Canal.) She went on to win two other prizes: Georges Bizet and Monbinne. In 1924 she took a position in the Villa Medicis in Rome, staying there for three years before returning to Paris. After completing her studies, Leleu took a position as professor of sight read ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beatrix
Beatrix is a Latin feminine given name, most likely derived from ''Viatrix'', a feminine form of the Late Latin name ''Viator'' which meant "voyager, traveller" and later influenced in spelling by association with the Latin word ''beatus'' or "blessed". It is pronounced in British English and the same or in North American English. Another North American English pronunciation however approximates that of most other languages: , as shown by US dictionary entries for the former queen of the Netherlands. Common forms of this name include ''Beatrice (given name), Beatrice'' in English and Italian, ''Béatrice'' in French, ''Beatriz'' in Spanish and Portuguese, ''Beate'' in German, and ''Beata'' in Polish and Swedish. Common short forms are ''Bea (given name), Bea'' and ''Trixie (other), Trixie''. See Beatrice (given name) for other derivatives. People Saints * Simplicius, Faustinus and Beatrix, Saint Beatrix (died ca. 303), Christian martyr, in older sources named Via ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People From Saint-Mihiel
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French Music Educators
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French Women Classical Composers
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French Classical Composers
French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with France ** French cuisine, cooking traditions and practices Fortnite French places Arts and media * The French (band), a British rock band * "French" (episode), a live-action episode of ''The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!'' * ''Française'' (film), 2008 * French Stewart (born 1964), American actor Other uses * French (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name) * French (tunic), a particular type of military jacket or tunic used in the Russian Empire and Soviet Union * French's, an American brand of mustard condiment * French catheter scale, a unit of measurement of diameter * French Defence, a chess opening * French kiss, a type of kiss involving the tongue See also * France (other) * Franch, a surname * Frenc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
French Composers
This is an alphabetical list of composers from France. A–B * Eryck Abecassis (born 1956) * Jean-Baptiste Accolay (1833–1900) * Adolphe Adam (1803–1856) * François d'Agincourt (1684–1758) * Léopold Aimon (1779–1866) * Jehan Alain (1911–1940) * Paul Alday (c. 1763 – 1835) * Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813–1888) * Joseph-Henri Altès (1826–1895) * Jean-Claude Amiot (born 1939) * Gilbert Amy (born 1936) * Édouard Ignace Andlauer (1830–1909) * Bernard Andrès (born 1941) * Jean-Henri d'Anglebert (1629–1691) * Jean-Baptiste Arban (1825–1889) * Daniel Auber (1782–1871) * Jacques Aubert (1689–1753) * Louis Aubert (1877–1968) * Olivier Aubert (1763–c.1830) * Tony Aubin (1907–1981) * Edmond Audran (1840–1901) * Georges Auric (1899–1983) * Artus Aux-Cousteaux (c. 1590 – 1656) * Nicolas Bacri (born 1961) * Pierre Baillot (1771–1842) * Claude Balbastre (1724–1799) * Auguste Barbereau (1799–1879) * Jean Barraqué (1928–1973 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ''Chiquitita'' to commemorate the event. ** The United States and the People's Republic of China establish full Sino-American relations, diplomatic relations. ** Following a deal agreed during 1978, France, French carmaker Peugeot completes a takeover of American manufacturer Chrysler's Chrysler Europe, European operations, which are based in United Kingdom, Britain's former Rootes Group factories, as well as the former Simca factories in France. * January 7 – Cambodian–Vietnamese War: The People's Army of Vietnam and Vietnamese-backed Kampuchean United Front for National Salvation, Cambodian insurgents announce the fall of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, and the collapse of the Pol Pot regime. Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge retreat west to an area ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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