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Gérard Presgurvic is a French composer and songwriter who was born on June 16, 1954, in Paris, France. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a jazz pianist and his mother a singer. From a young age, Presgurvic showed a keen interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of six. Presgurvic's musical education began at the Conservatoire de Paris, where he studied composition and orchestration. He also studied jazz and pop music, which would later influence his own compositions. After completing his studies, Presgurvic began working as a composer and songwriter, writing music for films, television, and theater. In the 1980s, Presgurvic began to gain recognition for his work in the French music industry. He wrote songs for popular French singers such as Johnny Hallyday and Michel Sardou. However, it was his work in musical theater that would bring him the most success. In 1998, Presgurvic wrote the music and lyrics for the French musical "Notre-Dame de Paris," based on the novel by Victor Hugo. The musical premiered in Paris and was an instant success, running for over three years and selling over four million copies of the soundtrack. The musical was also performed in other countries, including Canada, Russia, and the United States. "Notre-Dame de Paris" tells the story of the hunchbacked bell-ringer Quasimodo and his love for the beautiful gypsy Esmeralda. The musical's score is a blend of pop, rock, and classical music, with Presgurvic's use of the accordion and violin giving the music a distinctly French feel. The musical's most famous song, "Belle," is a duet between Quasimodo and Esmeralda and has become a classic of French musical theater. Presgurvic's success with "Notre-Dame de Paris" led to other musical theater projects. In 2003, he wrote the music and lyrics for "Romeo et Juliette, de la Haine a l'Amour," a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's play. The musical was also a success, running for over two years in Paris and touring in other countries. Presgurvic's most recent musical project is "Les Trois Mousquetaires," based on the novel by Alexandre Dumas. The musical premiered in Paris in 2016 and has since been performed in other countries, including Belgium and Switzerland. In addition to his work in musical theater, Presgurvic has also written music for films and television. He wrote the score for the French film "Le Bal des Actrices" in 2009 and has composed music for several French television series. Overall, Gérard Presgurvic is a talented composer and songwriter who has made a significant contribution to French musical theater. His use of pop and rock music in his scores has helped to bring a new audience to the genre, while his classical training has ensured that his music is of the highest quality. With several successful musicals to his name, Presgurvic is sure to remain a prominent figure in the French music industry for years to come.

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