Marcel Landowski

Marcel Landowski (1915-1999) was a French composer and arts administrator, born in Pont-l'Abbé in Brittany and died in Paris. Son of the sculptor Paul Landowski, he was strongly influenced by Arthur Honegger and wrote symphonies, operas and film scores. He is also remembered for his role in French music policy from 1966, when André Malraux made him director of music at the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Landowski studied piano with Marguerite Long, entered the Paris Conservatoire in 1935 and counted Pierre Monteux among his teachers. His Symphony No.