Barraine, Elsa (1910–1999)
Barraine, Elsa (1910–1999)
French composer. Born Jacqueline Elsa Barraine, Feb 13, 1910, in Paris, France; died Mar 20, 1999, in Strasbourg; studied at Paris Conservatory with Paul Dukas for composition and Jean Gallon for harmony.
Considered one of the most gifted composers since Lili Boulanger, won the Prix de Rome for La vierge guerriere (1929); was Chef du Chant for RTF (Radio Télevision Français, 1936–39); during WWII, was with Front National des Musiciens; appointed professor of musical analysis at the Paris Conservatory (1953); composed 3 symphonies, a comic opera, and several pieces for chorus.
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