Georges Delerue was a prolific French composer who made an indelible mark on the landscape of film music with his evocative scores and memorable melodies. Born on March 12, 1925, in Roubaix, France, Delerue began studying music at a young age, attending conservatories in Roubaix and Paris. Throughout his career, he scored well over 200 films and became particularly renowned for his work with French New Wave directors such as François Truffaut. His relationship with Truffaut yielded iconic scores for films like "Jules & Jim" and "Shoot the Piano Player" ("Tirez Sur Le Pianiste"), both of which reflect his ability to capture the emotional nuances of cinema through music.

Delerue's contribution to film music extended far beyond the borders of France, with Hollywood also calling upon his talents for movies like "Platoon" and "Steel Magnolias." His versatility as a composer was evident in the wide array of genres he was entrusted with, from historical epics to intimate dramas. His legacy is encapsulated in collections like "La Musique de Georges Delerue, Les Films de François Truffaut," which gathers some of his most acclaimed works. Delerue passed away on March 20, 1992, but left behind a rich catalog of compositions that continue to be celebrated for their lyrical beauty and emotional depth, as demonstrated in the recent releases that compilation albums and soundtracks continue to showcase.

Genres

Classic Soundtrack

French Soundtrack

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Latest Release

Memories of Me

Georges Delerue•

Renaud Capuçon•

Les Siècles•

Duncan Ward

Single - Released December 15, 2023