Listening Through The Dictionary of Composers and Their Music
Georges Auric (1899-1983)
Bio
Frenchman who became the leader of "Les Six" a group of composers known for their lively compositions based in Montserrat. Was an active music critic at the publishing of the dictionary. Directed the Paris Opera House for several years and wrote a large sampling of operas, ballets, sonatas, film scores, and incidentals.
Music
Roman Holiday Main Theme
Ouverture per orchestra
Phèdre, Suite Symphonique
Malborough Goes to War
Sonatine, per pianoforte
Sonata for Piano in F major
Le Peintre et son modèle
