Jean Françaix

Jean René Désiré Françaix (French: [fʁɑ̃sɛ]; 23 May 1912, in Le Mans – 25 September 1997, in Paris) was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator, known for his prolific output and vibrant style.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 23, 1912 (Le Mans), Died September 25, 1997 (Paris)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1954

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, composer, arranger

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Columbia (U.K.)	CL6332	10-in.	9/16/1937	Sérénade comique	Quatuor de saxophones de Paris	Saxophone quartet	composer
Columbia (U.K.)	CL9746	10-in.	4/10/1954	Le "ca ira"	Robert Chauvigny ; Choeur Marguerite Murcier ; Edith Piaf	Female vocal solo, with orchestra and vocal ensemble	arranger

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Françaix, Jean," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/316067.

Françaix, Jean. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/316067.

"Françaix, Jean." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.