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Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand (1932–2019) was a French conductor, composer and actor.

Also recorded as Mig Bike; Michel Jean Legrand.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Michel Jean Legrand.

Born at Paris in 1932, died at Neuilly-sur-Seine in 2019.

In detail

Michel Legrand studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under Nadia Boulanger is recorded. Sarah McKenzie is recorded as having studied under Michel Legrand. the recorded working language is French and English.

The field of work recorded is music composing, conducting and piano performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz, instrumental music, variety and film score.

Membership is recorded of Michel Legrand et son orchestre.

Distinctions recorded are Order of the Badge of Honour, Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score, Academy Award for Best Original Song Score and Commander of the Legion of Honour.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Michel Legrand”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q313281: Michel Legrand

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