Jean Françaix
Jean René Désiré Françaix (French: [fʁɑ̃sɛ]; 23 May 1912 – 25 September 1997) was a French neoclassical composer, pianist, and orchestrator known for his prolific output and vibrant style. Françaix composed for various genres, and is particularly known for his chamber works for piano as well as winds. |
Birth and Death Data: Born May 23, 1912 (Le Mans (commune in Sarthe, France)), Died September 25, 1997 (Paris (capital city and largest city of France) )
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1954
Roles Represented in DAHR: composer, piano, arranger
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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 December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316067.
Françaix, Jean. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/316067.
"Françaix, Jean." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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LCNAR: Françaix, Jean, 1912-1997 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n79077226
Wikidata: Jean Françaix - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39319
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/104248090
MusicBrainz: Jean Françaix - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/19c224c6-33f2-4403-8971-14aa3eb599fe
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/39033 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/39033
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