Georges auric biography

French composer, member of the creative association 'The Six' Date of Birth: 15.02.1899 Country: France

Content:

1. Georges Auric: A Dynamic French Composer
2. Collaboration with the Ballets Russes
3. Cinematic Success
4. Other Musical Contributions
5. Leadership and Legacy

Georges Auric: A Dynamic French Composer

Early Life and Education

Georges Auric was born on February 15, 1899, in Lodève, France.

He pursued his musical education at the Paris Conservatoire and the Schola Cantorum, studying under Vincent d'Indy. However, Auric found the teachings of d'Indy and the conservatism of the Conservatoire uninspiring.

Collaboration with the Ballets Russes

Despite his dissatisfaction with formal education, Auric's talent caught the attention of Sergei Diaghilev, the impresario of the Ballets Russes.

This collaboration resulted in the ballet Les Facheux (1924), where Auric adapted music from his earlier work for Molière's play of the same name. Auric's as