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Michel Legrand

Michel Legrand

Musician · France · 1932–2019

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Michel Legrand was a renowned French film score composer who left a significant mark on the music industry from 1932 to 2019.

He won three Academy Awards, including one for the famous song "The Windmills of Your Mind" from "The Thomas Crown Affair".

Legrand burst onto the international music scene with his hit album "I Love Paris" at the age of 22.

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Biography

Early Life

Michel Jean Legrand was born on February 24, 1932, in Paris, France, into a musical family. His father, Raymond Legrand, was a conductor and composer, while his mother, Marcelle Der-Mikaëlian, was related to conductor Jacques Hélian. Legrand's early exposure to music led him to study at the Conservatoire de Paris from the age of 11, where he honed his skills under the guidance of notable instructors, including Nadia Boulanger.

Career

Legrand's career took off at the young age of 22 when his 1954 album "I Love Paris" became a surprise hit. He became a prolific composer, creating over 200 film and television scores, and gained international recognition for his work with jazz legends like Miles Davis and Stan Getz. His collaborations with French New Wave director Jacques Demy on films such as "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" (1964) and "The Young Girls of Rochefort" (1967) solidified his status in the film industry. Legrand won three Academy Awards for his compositions, including the iconic song "The Windmills of Your Mind" from "The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968).

Legacy

Throughout his illustrious career, Legrand received numerous accolades, including three Oscars, five Grammys, and a BAFTA Award. He was also honored with the title of Commander of the Legion of Honour. Legrand's influence extended beyond his lifetime, with his music continuing to resonate in the jazz and film score genres. He passed away on January 26, 2019, leaving behind a rich legacy that includes a vast catalog of beloved compositions and a lasting impact on the world of music.

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Discography

Albums
PrésencePrésence1995
  1. 1.Les Premières Amours2:59
  2. 2.Le Château Sous La Mer3:54
  3. 3.L'été 425:19
  4. 4.Dans Ses Yeux3:57
  5. 5.Près De Santiango4:12
  6. 6.Un Peu De Ciel6:00
  7. 7.Contre Vents Et Marées2:46
  8. 8.Rupture5:06
  9. 9.C'est Comme Quand La Mer Se Retire3:27
  10. 10.Le Vieux Costume3:53
  11. 11.Un Ami S'en Est Allé3:48
  12. 12.Edith5:24
  13. 13.Comme Elle Est Longue A Mourir Ma Jeunesse3:33
  14. 14.Dans Le Même Instant2:51
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Michel Plays LegrandMichel Plays Legrand1994

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I Love ParisI Love Paris1994
  1. 1.I Love Paris2:37
  2. 2.Mademoiselle De Paris2:29
  3. 3.Paris1:48
  4. 4.Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes)3:31
  5. 5.Under The Bridges Of Paris (Sous Les Ponts De Paris)1:09
  6. 6.Le Seine4:30
  7. 7.Paris In The Spring1:57
  8. 8.Paris Canaille2:11
  9. 9.April In Paris3:38
  10. 10.A Paris2:08
  11. 11.La Vie En Rose2:19
  12. 12.Under Paris Skies (Sous Le Ciel De Paris)2:26
  13. 13.Paris, Je T'Aime (Paris, Stay The Same)1:34
  14. 14.The Song From 'Moulin Rouge'3:40
  15. 15.The Last Time I Saw Paris2:47
  16. 16.I Love Paris (Reprise)0:58
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Fauré: Requiem, op. 48 / Duruflé: Requiem, op. 9Fauré: Requiem, op. 48 / Duruflé: Requiem, op. 91994
  1. 1.Requiem, op. 48: I. Introït et Kyrie7:35
  2. 2.Requiem, op. 48: II. Offertoire8:33
  3. 3.Requiem, op. 48: III. Sanctus4:28
  4. 4.Requiem, op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu4:39
  5. 5.Requiem, op. 48: V. Agnus Dei6:04
  6. 6.Requiem, op. 48: VI. Libera me4:36
  7. 7.Requiem, op. 48: VII. In Paradisum3:50
  8. 8.Requiem, op. 9: I. Introït3:13
  9. 9.Requiem, op. 9: II. Kyrie3:16
  10. 10.Requiem, op. 9: III. Domine Jesu Christe8:17
  11. 11.Requiem, op. 9: IV. Sanctus3:11
  12. 12.Requiem, op. 9: V. Pie Jesu4:02
  13. 13.Requiem, op. 9: VI. Agnus Dei3:52
  14. 14.Requiem, op. 9: VII. Lux aeterna3:38
  15. 15.Requiem, op. 9: VIII. Libera me5:52
  16. 16.Requiem, op. 9: IX. In Paradisum2:33
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Four Piano BluesFour Piano Blues1994
  1. 1.Prelude for Piano1:18
  2. 2.3 Preludes: No. 11:25
  3. 3.3 Preludes: No. 22:39
  4. 4.3 Preludes: No. 31:10
  5. 5.5 Improvisations for Piano, op. 148: Improvisation 11:31
  6. 6.5 Improvisations for Piano, op. 148: Improvisation 21:05
  7. 7.5 Improvisations for Piano, op. 148: Improvisation 30:47
  8. 8.5 Improvisations for Piano, op. 148: Improvisation 41:30
  9. 9.5 Improvisations for Piano, op. 148: Improvisation 52:25
  10. 10.Maple Leaf Rag3:08
  11. 11.Four Piano Blues: No. 11:29
  12. 12.Four Piano Blues: No. 22:05
  13. 13.Four Piano Blues: No. 31:42
  14. 14.Four Piano Blues: No. 40:58
  15. 15.Boogie-Woogie Etude2:17
  16. 16.Manchega, concert study, op. 383:07
  17. 17.New England Idyls, op. 62: An Old Garden1:58
  18. 18.New England Idyls, op. 62: Mid-Summer1:38
  19. 19.New England Idyls, op. 62: Mid-Winter2:50
  20. 20.New England Idyls, op. 62: With Sweet Lavender2:03
  21. 21.New England Idyls, op. 62: In Deep Woods2:22
  22. 22.New England Idyls, op. 62: Indian Idyl1:47
  23. 23.New England Idyls, op. 62: To an Old White Pine1:51
  24. 24.New England Idyls, op. 62: From Puritan Days1:26
  25. 25.New England Idyls, op. 62: From a Log Cabin2:37
  26. 26.New England Idyls, op. 62: The Joy of Autumn2:15
  27. 27.5 Anniversaries: For Elizabeth Rudolf1:10
  28. 28.5 Anniversaries: For Lukas Foss1:24
  29. 29.5 Anniversaries: For Elizabeth B. Ehrman0:39
  30. 30.5 Anniversaries: For Sandy Gellhorn1:30
  31. 31.5 Anniversaries: For Susannah Kyle1:13
  32. 32.The Entertainer4:34
  33. 33.Ballad, op. 465:25
  34. 34.Le Banjo, op. 153:28
  35. 35.Bacchanale for Prepared Piano8:11
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Piano WorksPiano Works1993
  1. 1.Trois Gymnopédies : I. Lent et douloureux4:07
  2. 2.Sonatine Bureaucratique : I. Allegro0:50
  3. 3.Sonatine Bureaucratique : II. Andante0:58
  4. 4.Sonatine Bureaucratique : III. Vivace1:16
  5. 5.Trois Gymnopédies : II. Lent et triste3:22
  6. 6.Sports et divertissements : I. Choral inappétissant1:02
  7. 7.Sports et divertissements : II. La Balançoire0:45
  8. 8.Sports et divertissements : III. La Chasse0:14
  9. 9.Sports et divertissements : IV. La Comédie italienne0:32
  10. 10.Sports et divertissements : V. Le Réveil de la mariée0:19
  11. 11.Sports et divertissements : VI. Colin‐maillard0:39
  12. 12.Sports et divertissements : VII. La Pêche0:36
  13. 13.Sports et divertissements : VIII. Le Yachting0:41
  14. 14.Sports et divertissements : IX. Le Bain de mer0:19
  15. 15.Sports et divertissements : X. Le Carnaval0:27
  16. 16.Sports et divertissements : XI. Le Golf0:22
  17. 17.Sports et divertissements : XII. La Pieuvre0:20
  18. 18.Sports et divertissements : XIII. Les Courses0:19
  19. 19.Sports et divertissements : XIV. Les Quatre‐coins0:33
  20. 20.Sports et divertissements : XV. Le Pique‐nique0:20
  21. 21.Sports et divertissements : XVI. Le Water‐Chute0:37
  22. 22.Sports et divertissements : XVII. Le Tango1:15
  23. 23.Sports et divertissements : XVIII. Le Traîneau0:24
  24. 24.Sports et divertissements : XIX. Le Flirt0:23
  25. 25.Sports et divertissements : XX. Le Feu d’artifice0:21
  26. 26.Sports et divertissements : XXI. Le Tennis0:34
  27. 27.Trois Gymnopédies : III. Lent et grave3:04
  28. 28.Préludes Flasques pour un chien : I. Voix d’Intérieur0:55
  29. 29.Préludes Flasques pour un chien : II. Idylle cynique0:48
  30. 30.Préludes Flasques pour un chien : III. Chanson canine1:14
  31. 31.Préludes Flasques pour un chien : IV. Avec Camaraderie1:05
  32. 32.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : I. Désespoir agréable0:55
  33. 33.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : II. Effronterie1:25
  34. 34.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : III. Poésie0:36
  35. 35.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : IV. Prélude Canin0:53
  36. 36.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : V. Profondeur1:17
  37. 37.Six Pièces de la période 1906–1913 : VI. Songe Creux2:01
  38. 38.Deux Rêveries nocturnes : I.1:15
  39. 39.Deux Rêveries nocturnes : II.2:12
  40. 40.Chapitres tournés en tous sens : I. Celle qui parle trop0:52
  41. 41.Chapitres tournés en tous sens : II. Le Porteur de grosses pierres1:50
  42. 42.Chapitres tournés en tous sens : III. Regrets des enfermés1:48
  43. 43.Caresse1:42
  44. 44.Avant‐dernières pensées : I. Idylle (à Debussy)0:51
  45. 45.Avant‐dernières pensées : II. Aubade (à Paul Dukas)1:37
  46. 46.Avant‐dernières pensées : III. Méditation (à Albert Roussel)0:43
  47. 47.Jack‐in‐the‐Box : I. Prélude2:03
  48. 48.Jack‐in‐the‐Box : II. Entr’acte1:42
  49. 49.Jack‐in‐the‐Box : III. Finale1:43
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Michel Legrand & Stephane GrappelliMichel Legrand & Stephane Grappelli1992
  1. 1.Parlez-moi d'amour (Speak to Me of Love)4:59
  2. 2.C'est si bon4:06
  3. 3.Les Feuilles mortes (Autumn Leaves)3:43
  4. 4.Theme From Summer of '425:22
  5. 5.Revoir Paris4:45
  6. 6.Mon légionnaire6:40
  7. 7.The Good Life (La Belle Vie)5:44
  8. 8.Clopin-clopant (Comme ci, comme ça)3:41
  9. 9.Mon homme (My Man)4:00
  10. 10.What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?6:00
  11. 11.Insensiblement4:59
  12. 12.Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (I Will Wait for You)3:55
  13. 13.Milou en mai3:23
  14. 14.Irma la douce4:05
  15. 15.Nuages5:32
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Legrand "Live" JazzLegrand "Live" Jazz1991
  1. 1.Watch What Happens15:03
  2. 2.You Must Believe in Spring9:22
  3. 3.Friday Fugue7:59
  4. 4.Once Upon a Summertime5:27
  5. 5.J & B5:29
  6. 6.The Saddest Thing of All5:12
  7. 7.Splittons9:56
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Legrand PianoLegrand Piano1990
  1. 1.I Love Paris (From "Can-Can")2:51
  2. 2.Autumn Leaves3:09
  3. 3.Under The Bridges Of Paris2:52
  4. 4.Paris In The Spring3:31
  5. 5.Paris Canaille2:03
  6. 6.April In Paris5:10
  7. 7.A Paris4:46
  8. 8.La Vie En Rose3:09
  9. 9.Under Paris Skies1:51
  10. 10.Paris Je T'aime (Paris Stay The Same)4:23
  11. 11.The Song From Moulin Rouge2:41
  12. 12.The Last Time I Saw Paris2:26
  13. 13.I Love Paris (Reprise) (From "Can-Can")1:36
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Le Jazz GrandLe Jazz Grand1990
  1. 1.Southern Routes23:11
  2. 2.La Pasionaria3:39
  3. 3.Malagan Stew5:15
  4. 4.Iberia Nova5:10
  5. 5.Basquette8:49
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Sarah Vaughan with Michel LegrandSarah Vaughan with Michel Legrand1990
  1. 1.The Summer Knows3:03
  2. 2.What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?3:56
  3. 3.Once You’ve Been Loved3:13
  4. 4.The Hands of Time (Brian’s Song)3:06
  5. 5.I Was Born in Love With You3:07
  6. 6.I Will Say Goodbye2:10
  7. 7.Summer Me, Winter Me2:47
  8. 8.His Eyes, Her Eyes3:22
  9. 9.Pieces of Dreams3:07
  10. 10.Blue, Green, Grey and Gone4:13
  11. 11.Wave3:30
  12. 12.Deep in the Night3:19
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Performs His Symphonic Suite From "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" Theme and Variations for Two Pianos and Orchestra From "The Go-Between"Performs His Symphonic Suite From "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" Theme and Variations for Two Pianos and Orchestra From "The Go-Between"1979
  1. 1.Symphonic Suite From "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg"28:08
  2. 2.Theme and Variations for Two Pianos and Orchestra From "The Go-Between"
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Disco Magic ConcordeDisco Magic Concorde1978

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Michel Legrand and FriendsMichel Legrand and Friends1976

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Lena & MichelLena & Michel1975

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Brian's SongBrian's Song1970

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Michel Legrand chante Les Moulins de mon cœurMichel Legrand chante Les Moulins de mon cœur1969

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Archi-CordesArchi-Cordes1964

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Michel Legrand chante et s'accompagneMichel Legrand chante et s'accompagne1964

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Sérénades du XXe siècleSérénades du XXe siècle1964

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Broadway Is My BeatBroadway Is My Beat1962

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Rhapsody in Blue / Un américain à ParisRhapsody in Blue / Un américain à Paris1962

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Legrand JazzLegrand Jazz1958

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Rock and RollRock and Roll1956

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April in ParisApril in Paris1956

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Label

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Columbia Records
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Philips Records
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United Artists Records
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RCA Records
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Warner Records Inc.
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Mercury Records

Achievements

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Order of the Badge of Honour
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Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic Score
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Academy Award for Best Original Song Score
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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BAFTA Award for Best Original Music
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Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song
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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Academy Award for Best Original Song
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Officer of the National Order of Merit
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Officer of Arts and Letters

Groups

  • Michel Legrand Trioeponymous, originalcurrent

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Born

1932-02-24

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Died

2019-01-26

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Country

FR

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Instruments

piano, voice

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Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: M. Legrāns, M.Legran, M.Legrāns, Michael Legrand, Michel Jean Legrand, Michel le Grand

ISNI

0000000121867242

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Description

French film score composer (1932–2019)

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Extract from Wikipedia

Michel Jean Legrand was a French musical composer, arranger, conductor, jazz pianist, and singer. Legrand was a prolific composer, having written more than 200 film and television scores, in addition to many songs. His scores for two of the films of French New Wave director Jacques Demy, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) and The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967), earned Legrand his first Academy Award nominations. Legrand won his first Oscar for the song "The Windmills of Your Mind" from The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), and additional Oscars for Summer of '42 (1971) and Barbra Streisand's Yentl (1983).

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