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He studied under Paul Vidal at the Paris Conservatoire and won the Prix de Rome in 1919 for his cantata Le poète et la fée. From 1937 he was director of the French Academy in Rome, and from 1955 to 1957 directed Paris's Opéra-Comique. He died in Paris. Ibert's music is considered to be typically quite "light" in character, often witty, colourfully orchestrated with attractive melodies. Although he was not a member of Les Six, his music shares some characteristics with theirs. His best known work is probably the orchestral

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1962 - January. January 13 - Ernie Kovacs, American comedian (b. 1919) January 20 - Robinson Jeffers, American poet (b. 1887) January 26 - Lucky Luciano, American gangster (b. 1897) January 29 - Fritz Kreisler, Austrian violinist (b. 1875) 1962 - February. February 5 - Jacques Ibert, French composer (b. 1890) February 10 - Eduard von Steiger, President of Switzerland (b. 1881) February 17 - Bruno Walter, German conductor (b. 1876) February 19 - Georgios Papanikolaou, ...

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Arthur Honegger (March 10, 1892 – November 27, 1955) was a Swiss composer, who was born in France and lived a large part of his life in Paris. He was a member of Les Six. His most frequently performed work is probably the orchestral work Pacific 231[1], which imitates the sound of a steam locomotive. Honegger was widely known as a train enthusiast, and once notably said: "I have always loved locomotives passionately. For me they are living creature ...

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Canada - Mexico - South Africa - U.S. Rail Transport - Science - Sports Births - Deaths 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar). 1890 - Events. January 2 - Alice Sanger becomes the first female staffer for the U.S. White House. January 9 - Phi Beta Sigma fraternity founded January 25 - The United Mine Workers of America is founded.< ... Including:

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August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (228th in leap years), with 138 days remaining. August 15 - Events. 778 - The Battle of Roncevaux Pass, in which Roland is killed 927 - The Saracens conquered and destroyed Taranto 1057 - King MacBeth of Scotland is killed during the Battle of Lumphanan by the forces of King Malcolm III. 1185 - The cave city of Vardzia was consecrated by Queen Tamar of Georgia 1309 - The city of Rhodes ... Including:

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