| Field |
Information |
| Full Name |
Jean Françaix |
| Date of Birth |
23 May 1912 |
| Place of Birth |
Le Mans, France |
| Date of Death |
25 September 1997 |
| Place of Death |
Paris, France |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
France |
| Education |
Conservatoire de Paris |
| Profession |
Composer, pianist |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1930 - 1997 |
| Brief Information |
Jean Françaix was a French composer and pianist who worked primarily in Paris. He composed numerous works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo instruments. His musical style incorporated neoclassical elements with a distinctive wit and elegance. |
Composition Output by Decade:
1930s ██████████████ 50%
1940s ████████████████ 60%
1950s ████████████████████ 70%
1960s ████████████████████ 70%
1970s ████████████████████ 70%
1980s ████████████████ 60%
1990s ████████████ 40%
