Solange Ancona (born 14 August 1943 in

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– November 29, 2019) was a French composer.

Biography

Ancona studied at the

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de Paris under

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and

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. She resided at the

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between 1973 and 1975. After completing her studies, Ancona took a position teaching musical analysis and composition at the Conservatoire Régional de

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, where she remained for over thirty years. Noted students include French composer François Paris, cellist Florian Lauridon and French composer and pianist Benoît Delbecq.

Personal life and death

Ancona died on November 29, 2019. Following her passing, Ancona's neighbors rallied together to preserve her invaluable archives, particularly her musical scores. Their efforts were successful, and in 2021, her archives were relocated to the Hector Berlioz Museum media library, ensuring the preservation and accessibility of her musical works.

Works

Selected works include: * ''Slantze III'' for soprano and orchestra (text by Dante) * ''Thama'' for solo cello (created by Florian Lauridon) * ''Resonanz'' classical guitar 10-string (created by Sebastian Vaumoron) * ''Aïvantcha'' musical theater (text by Dante) * ''Fidélité,'' inspired by a poem by Louis Valensi

Discography

Releases: * ''Snaïa/Proslambanomenos/Anschlag/Sonate Pour Flutes Alto Et Harpes'' (LP) Point-Radiant 1971 * ''La Journée De L'Existence'' (CD, Album)

References

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