Françaix

American  

[frahn-se] / frɑ̃ˈsɛ /

noun

1. Jean 1912–1997, French composer.

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Example Sentences

“The Naked King,” Mr. Ratmansky’s 27-minute narrative ballet to Jean Françaix’s little-known 1935 ballet score, is based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

While Mr. Ratmansky’s choreography engagingly connects as vivid dancing to the somewhat Stravinsky-like aspects of Françaix’s occasionally boisterous score, his storyline regarding conniving Swindlers, an unfaithful Queen with her slinky lover, an obsequious entourage and scrappy Townspeople gets lost in the mix.

From The Wall Street Journal

The pianist Claude Françaix, who played with Anja in the 60s, says: “Her mother projected on to her very talented daughter her own ambitions for an illustrious career … In certain respects, Anja remained a child dominated by her mother.”

From The Guardian

Chamber Music Palisades A celebration of pianist Delores “Dee” Stevens’ 90th birthday includes Stevens, et al., playing works by Beethoven, Brahms, Francaix and local composer Adrienne Albert.

From Los Angeles Times

Lest he overwhelm "there is no one" with other pieces for many players, Wilson surrounded Adams with chamber works — Christopher Theofanidis' neo-romantic ballet "Artemis" and Jean Francaix's easygoing "Sérénade."

From Los Angeles Times