Beyond composing, Georges Auric served multiple times as president of the French copyright society SACEM and was director of the Paris Opera from 1962 to 1968.
Composition History
At 15, Georges Auric wrote an article about Erik Satie, 'Erik Satie, musicien humoriste', which led to Satie making a long walk across Paris to meet him.
Composer Biography
Georges Auric (1899-1983) was a child prodigy, giving his first public piano performances and composing his first pieces at the age of 14.
Recording & Production
This recording features a Steinway Concert Grand Piano D, model #100398 'Manfred Bürki', from 1901.
Composer Biography
Georges Auric was a member of the 'Groupe des Six', a group of composer friends united by their rejection of musical Impressionism and Wagner, and their embrace of neoclassical forms, cabaret, film, and jazz.
Cultural Impact
Georges Auric composed music for over 250 films, including masterpieces like 'Moulin Rouge' and 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', and his work on 'À nous, la liberté!' is said to have inspired Charlie Chaplin's 'Modern Times'.
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