Jean Loysel
French composer and lyricist
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Auguste Georges Schmutz, called Jean Loysel, (23 October 1889[1] – 29 December 1962) was a 20th-century French composer and lyricist.
Born
23 October 1889
Auguste Georges Schmutz
23 October 1889
Died29 December 1962 (aged 73)
OthernamesComposer
Lyricist
Lyricist
Jean Loysel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Auguste Georges Schmutz 23 October 1889 |
| Died | 29 December 1962 (aged 73) |
| Other names | Composer Lyricist |
He is mostly known for the duet he formed in the 1920s and 1930s with Georges Matis as lyricist or composer.[2]
After the war, he also collaborated (as a lyricist) with Rolf Marbot (1906–1974), Bert Reisfeld's alter ego.[2]
He also worked with Henri Salvador.
Works
(selection)
- L'Araignée au plafond, musical comedy (20 December 1928), libretto by Albert-Jean; lyrics by Jean Loysel; music by Jean Loysel and Georges Matis. Reprint ISMN 979-004501422-3
- Popaul, three-act operetta.
- Chanson de l'orang-outang, 1929
- Caravane dans la nuit, music by Louis Gasté, recorded among others by Line Renaud, Armand Mestral, from Perle du Bengal, opérette "féérique et nautique", 1954
