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Postcard from Cannes #4: Call for music prize as Desplat and del Toro talk synergy

French composer Alexander Desplat and Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro came together at the Cannes Film Festival to share anecdotes of their longstanding artistic collaboration, and underlined the importance of music in the filmmaking process.

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2025

French court rules Ravel sole author of 'Bolero'

A French court has ruled that Bolero, one of the world's best-known classical music pieces, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a financial blow both to his descendants and those of the man they said helped create it.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 30, 2024

French Court Rules Ravel Sole Author Of 'Bolero'

A French court on Friday ruled that "Bolero", one of the best-known classical music pieces in the world, was written by Maurice Ravel alone, a decision with major financial implications.

International Business Times · Jun 28, 2024