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Composer

Country

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France

Birth

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February 4, 1900 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France

Death

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April 11, 1977 in Omonville-la-Rogue, Manche, France

Genre

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Keyboard

 

Jacques Prévert was a French poet, screenwriter, and composer who was born on February 4, 1900, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. He was the son of André Prévert, a painter, and his wife, Suzanne, who was a pianist. Prévert grew up in a creative environment, surrounded by artists and musicians, which influenced his artistic development. Prévert's interest in music began at an early age, and he started playing the piano when he was six years old. He received formal training in music and studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he learned to play the piano, violin, and cello. However, he was more interested in composing music than performing it, and he started writing his own songs and music. Prévert's musical career began in the 1920s when he started collaborating with other artists and musicians. He worked with the composer Joseph Kosma, and together they wrote many popular songs, including "Les Feuilles Mortes" ("Autumn Leaves"), which became a hit in France and was later covered by many international artists. Prévert's music was influenced by his poetry, and he often wrote lyrics that were poetic and lyrical. His songs were known for their melancholic and romantic themes, and they often dealt with love, loss, and nostalgia. Prévert's music was also influenced by jazz, and he incorporated elements of jazz into his compositions. In addition to his work as a composer, Prévert was also a screenwriter and wrote many scripts for films. He collaborated with the director Marcel Carné on several films, including "Le Quai des Brumes" ("Port of Shadows") and "Les Enfants du Paradis" ("Children of Paradise"), which are considered classics of French cinema. Prévert's music continued to be popular throughout his life, and he wrote many songs that became standards in the French chanson repertoire. Some of his most famous songs include "Les Feuilles Mortes," "En Sortant de l'École," and "Barbara." Prévert died on April 11, 1977, in Omonville-la-Petite, France, at the age of 77. He left behind a legacy of music and poetry that continues to inspire artists and musicians today.

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