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Georges Van Parys

Georges Van Parys (7 June 1902 in Paris – 28 January 1971 in Paris) was a French composer of film music and operettas. Among his musical influences were the group Les Six, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy. Later in his career he served as vice-president of the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique.

Also recorded as Georges Eugène Émile Van Parÿs

Georges Van Parys

Tombe de Georges VAN PARYS au cimetière de Villiers-sur-Marne

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Full name
Georges Eugène Émile Van Parÿs.
Born
1902. · 10ᵗʰ arrondissement of Paris.
Died
1971. · 7th arrondissement of Paris.
Nationality
France.
Occupation
composer, pianist, actor, music arranger, audio technician and musician.
Fields
opera.
Honours
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres.
Languages
French.

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Georges Van Parys (7 June 1902 in Paris – 28 January 1971 in Paris) was a French composer of film music and operettas. Among his musical influences were the group Les Six, Maurice Ravel, and Claude Debussy. Later in his career he served as vice-president of the Société des auteurs, compositeurs et éditeurs de musique.

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