Role

:

Composer Conductor

Country

:

France

Birth

:

February 19, 1924 in Fontenay-le-Comte, France

Death

:

May 10, 2014 in Puteaux, France

Genre

:

Vocal

 

André Popp was a French composer and arranger who was born on February 19, 1924, in Fontenay-le-Comte, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Popp began playing the piano at a young age and showed a natural talent for music. He went on to study at the Paris Conservatory, where he honed his skills as a composer and arranger. Popp's early career was focused on writing music for films and television. He worked on a number of French films in the 1950s and 1960s, including "Les Amants de Montparnasse" and "Les Quatre Cents Coups." He also composed music for television shows, including the popular French series "Belphegor." In the 1960s, Popp began to focus more on his career as a composer and arranger of popular music. He worked with a number of French singers, including Juliette Gréco and Françoise Hardy. He also collaborated with the American singer and songwriter Serge Gainsbourg on several albums. One of Popp's most famous compositions is the instrumental piece "Love is Blue," which he wrote in 1967. The song was originally recorded by the French singer Vicky Leandros and became a hit in Europe. It was later covered by a number of other artists, including Paul Mauriat and Andy Williams, and became a worldwide hit. Popp continued to write and arrange music throughout the 1970s and 1980s. He worked with a number of French singers, including France Gall and Michel Polnareff. He also composed music for films, including the 1971 film "La Folie des Grandeurs." In addition to his work as a composer and arranger, Popp was also a talented conductor. He conducted a number of orchestras throughout his career, including the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Popp's music was known for its lush orchestration and sophisticated arrangements. He was influenced by a number of different musical styles, including classical music, jazz, and pop. His compositions often featured complex harmonies and intricate melodies. Popp died on May 10, 2014, at the age of 90. He left behind a legacy of beautiful music that continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world. His compositions and arrangements have been recorded by a number of different artists and continue to be performed by orchestras and ensembles.

More....