Graciane Finzi facts for kids

Graciane Finzi is a famous French composer. She was born in Casablanca, Morocco, on July 10, 1945. She writes many different kinds of music. Her works include operas, pieces for orchestras, and music for solo instruments.

Her Early Life and Studies

Graciane Finzi was born in Casablanca, Morocco. She started her music journey at the Casablanca Conservatory. Her parents were teachers there, and Georges Friboulet managed the school.

When she was just ten years old, Graciane moved to Paris. She joined the Paris Conservatory. There, she studied piano with Joseph Benvenuti. During this time, she became very interested in composing her own music.

Her Career as a Composer

After finishing her studies, Graciane Finzi began working as a composer. She held important roles in the music world. From 1975 to 1979, she was the music director for the Festival de la Défense.

In 1979, she started teaching at the Paris Conservatory. She also served as vice-president of the International Society for Contemporary Music (SIMC). She was also a representative for the Association Française d’Action Artistique (AFAA). From 2001 to 2003, she was a special composer for the Lille National Orchestra.

Awards and Special Recognitions

Graciane Finzi has received many important awards for her music. These awards celebrate her talent and contributions to classical music.

• SACEM Grand Prix de la Promotion Symphonique: This is a major award from a society that protects the rights of authors, composers, and publishers. It recognizes her orchestral music.
• Georges Enesco Prize: Another significant award for her musical achievements.
• SACEM Grand Prix: A top prize from SACEM, showing her overall excellence in composition.
• SACD Prize for "Pauvre Assassin": This award is from a society for dramatic authors and composers. It honored her opera called "Pauvre Assassin," which first opened in Strasbourg.

Her Musical Works

Graciane Finzi's music often blends different styles and folk sounds. She writes for many types of performances. This includes music for theater, singers, solo instruments, small groups of instruments (chamber ensembles), and large orchestras. She is especially well-known for her operas.

Here are some of her selected works:

• Il était tant de fois (1979)
• Les Chiens qui rêvent dans la nuit (1982) – a trio for flute, viola, and harp.
• Soleil vert (1983) – a piece for orchestra.
• Pauvre assassin (1990) – one of her famous operas.
• Ainsi la Vie (1991) – a piece for solo viola.
• Espressivo (1996) – for harpsichord with recorded sounds.
• Le Dernier jour de Socrate (1997) – an opera she created with Jean-Claude Carrière.
• La Tombée du jour (1998) – with words by Michel Schneider.
• Brume de sable (1999)
• Ode à Dalí (2000) – with words by Federico García Lorca.
• Osmose (2001) – for viola and guitar.
• Errance dans la nuit (2002)
• Là-bas, peut-être (2003) – another opera.
• Quand un enfant voyage (2004) – an opera about a child's journey.
• Impression Tango (2005) – for violin (or viola, or cello) and accordion (or piano).
• Le Clavier Fantastique – an opera.
• Concerto for amplified harpsichord and orchestra with cymbalum (2007).
• Kaddish (2009)
• Concerto for viola and orchestra.
• Nomade
• Alma Mareira

See also

In Spanish: Graciane Finzi para niños