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Marguerite Monnot was a French composer and pianist who was born on May 28, 1903, in Decize, France. She was the daughter of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Her father taught her to play the piano at a young age, and she showed a natural talent for music. She went on to study at the Conservatoire de Paris, where she studied composition with Henri Busser and piano with Isidor Philipp. Monnot began her career as a pianist, performing in various venues in Paris. However, she soon turned her attention to composing, and in 1935, she wrote her first hit song, "Hymne à l'amour," which was recorded by Édith Piaf. This song became a huge success and launched Monnot's career as a composer. Monnot went on to write many more songs for Piaf, including "Milord," "La Vie en rose," and "Non, je ne regrette rien." These songs became some of Piaf's most famous and enduring hits, and Monnot became known as one of the most important composers of French chanson. In addition to her work with Piaf, Monnot also wrote music for films and musicals. She composed the music for the 1952 film "Le Plaisir," directed by Max Ophüls, and for the 1953 musical "Irma la Douce," which was a huge success on Broadway and in London's West End. Monnot's music is characterized by its emotional intensity and its ability to capture the essence of the French chanson. Her songs are often melancholic and nostalgic, reflecting the pain and longing of love and loss. Her melodies are simple and direct, but they are also deeply expressive, conveying a range of emotions with great subtlety and nuance. Monnot's legacy as a composer is enduring, and her songs continue to be performed and recorded by artists around the world. Her work with Piaf in particular has become iconic, and her songs are considered some of the greatest examples of French chanson. Monnot died on January 12, 1961, in Paris, but her music lives on as a testament to her talent and her contribution to the world of classical music.

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