Guy de Lioncourt
Guy de Lioncourt (born December 1, 1885 in Caen , † December 24 or 25, 1961 in Paris ) was a French composer .
Lioncourt studied at the Schola Cantorum in Paris, where Vincent d'Indy was his composition teacher. Later he taught contrapoint himself there, after the death of D'Indy he became vice director of the school and taught composition.
In 1918 he won the Grand Prix Lasserre with his opera Belle au bois dormant (1912–1915). Lioncourt was married to Claire Pampelonne, a niece of d'Indy, and had five children.
In 1935 he founded the École César-Franck and was its director from 1943 to 1955.
Works
- Les dix Lépreux
- Jean de la Lune
- La Belle au Bois dormant
- Mystère de l'Emmanuel
- Chant de Noël
- Messe en si mineur
- Mystère de l'Alleluia
- Mystère de l'Esprit
Numerous choir and organ works
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Lioncourt, Guy de |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 1, 1885 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Caen |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 24, 1961 or December 25, 1961 |
| Place of death | Paris |