Georges Auric

Georges Auric (French: [ɔʁik]; 15 February 1899 – 23 July 1983) was a French composer, born in Lodève, Hérault, France. He was considered one of Les Six, a group of artists informally associated with Jean Cocteau and Erik Satie. Before he turned 20 he had orchestrated and written incidental music for several ballets and stage productions. He also had a long and distinguished career as a film composer.

Birth and Death Data: Born February 15, 1899 (Lodève), Died July 23, 1983 (8th arrondissement of Paris)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1926 - 1952

Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, arranger

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Gramophone 0W1416 10-in. 3/29/1932 A nous la liberté Emile Rousseau Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Gramophone 0W1418 10-in. 3/30/1932 Viens, toi qui m'aimeras Gabrielle Galland Female vocal solo. with orchestra composer  
Columbia (U.K.) WL310 10-in. 12/3/1926 Chanson de marin Yvonne George ; Georges van Parys Female vocal solo, with piano arranger  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3477 10-in. approximately December 16 through 30, 1931 À nous la liberté Pierre Chagnon ; Malloire Male vocal solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9505 10-in. approximately 1952 Moulin Rouge Alexander et son Orchestre ; Maurice Alexander ; Maurice Alexander Accordion solo, with orchestra composer  
Columbia (U.K.) CL9520 10-in. approximately 1952 Moulin rouge Tino Rossi ; Pierre Spiers Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble composer  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Auric, Georges," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358918.

Auric, Georges. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358918.

"Auric, Georges." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/358918

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