Internationally beloved French composer known for pieces that were often heavy on lyricism and based in poetry and emotion. Her works included "Plupart du temps II" from 1989, "Come follow for viola" from 2001, and "Jean S bastien Bach-Contrapunctus IV for orchestra" from 2001. She moved from Paris to New York in 1940. She was a student at Lyc 'e Fran ais and Bennington College.
