She would give the first performances of many works by other contemporary French composers.

In the 1680s and 1690s two French composers incorporated carols into their works.

It may have had something to do with the evening's theme, a tribute to French composers.

A French composer could not gain any reputation without having first had a success at the opera.

Research interests focus also on other French composers of 1860-1950:

He was the most important French composer of his time.

French composers of the period, with one exception, were firmly closed to outside influences.

Americans don't hear enough of this interesting French composer, now 75 years old.

Like many other French composers, he made a living largely by playing the organ.

He is one of the most important French composers of the 20th century.