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Authority control databases. By contrast Le chevalier errant , a choreographic piece incorporating chorus and two reciters, is in an epic style.

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Ibert was born in Paris. Quiz Are you a biography pro? Works [ edit ]. C Marissa Mayer.

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Then comes the quiet night-music of a Nocturne , which is followed by a little wrong-note Waltz that pokes fun at every other famous waltz, from the French ballet to the Blue Danube. Tools Tools. Early years [ edit ]. See media help. His interest in theatre would be remain important for him throughout life. Cinq Pieces en Trio - II. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.

Having studied music from an early age, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won its top prize, the Prix de Rome at his first attempt, despite studies interrupted by his service in World War I. After leaving school, he earned a living as a private teacher, as an accompanist, and as a cinema pianist. Jacques Ibert Composer — Photo Credit ».

Hidden categories: Pages containing links to subscription-only content Articles with short description Short description is different from Wikidata Articles with hAudio microformats Articles with Internet Archive links. Having studied music from an early age, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire and won its top prize, the Prix de Rome at his first attempt, despite studies interrupted by his service in World War I.

Biography [ edit ]. Problems playing this file? Incidental Music [ edit ]. Cancel Report. In the original chamber-ensemble scoring, the string section was divided in an unconventional way: three violins, two violas, two cellos and a double bass. Toggle the table of contents. He wrote the music for more than a dozen French films, and for American directors he composed a score for Orson Welles 's film of Macbeth , and the Circus ballet for Gene Kelly 's Invitation to the Dance in A Katharine Graham.

Ibert was an independent composer, a member of no school, who wrote in a clear and direct musical language. In addition to composing, Ibert was active as a conductor and in musical administration. Contents move to sidebar hide. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Create a new account. He was the sole composer of four further ballets between and