Philippe Beaussant facts for kids

Philippe Beaussant (born May 6, 1930 – died May 8, 2016) was a talented French writer and expert in music. He was especially known for his deep knowledge of French baroque music, which is a style of music from the 1600s and 1700s. Beaussant was born in Bordeaux, a city in France.

Early Life and Career

Philippe Beaussant had a strong passion for music. He helped create the Centre de Musique Baroque de Versailles, which is a special place dedicated to studying and performing French baroque music. He worked there as an artistic adviser from 1987 to 1996, helping to guide its musical programs. Since 1974, he also produced music shows for Radio France, a national radio station in France.

Famous Works

Beaussant was a well-known author. One of his most famous books was a biography about the famous composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. The book was called Lully ou le musicien du soleil (Lully or the Musician of the Sun) and was published in 1992.

He also wrote novels. In 1993, his novel Héloïse won a major award called the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française. This award is given by the Académie française, a very important French organization that protects the French language and culture.

Académie française

Because of his important contributions to literature and music, Philippe Beaussant was chosen to become a member of the Académie française. He was elected to seat 36 on November 15, 2007. This is a great honor for French writers and scholars.

Philippe Beaussant passed away in Paris, France, on May 8, 2016, when he was 86 years old.