Michel Legrand quotes

Michel Legrand was a French composer, conductor, and pianist renowned for his evocative film scores and popular songs. His work spans classical, jazz, and contemporary genres, contributing memorable music to films like "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg" and "Yentl." He received numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, and left a lasting influence on the world of music. Here are 5 of his quotes:

Here is how I work: when I think that a film needs to have a principal theme, I search for a melody.

Michel Legrand

My father had left behind an old piano. My sister was already going to school, my mother was out working, and I stayed at home alone with my adorable grandmother who understood nothing I said. It was so boring that I stayed at the piano all day long, and that saved my life.

Michel Legrand

I have a very strange melodic gift: melodies come to me effortlessly.

Michel Legrand

I would listen to something on the radio and try to tap out the melody, then the harmonies.

Michel Legrand