Jean Françaix

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%
    Jean Françaix