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Joseph Kosma (22 October 1905 – 7 August 1969) was a Hungarian composer who emigrated to France. Biography. Kosma was born József Kozma in Budapest, where his parents taught stenography and typing. He had a brother, Ákos. A maternal relative was the photographer László Moholy-Nagy, and another was the conductor Georg Solti.
- József Kozma
- 7 August 1969 (aged 63), France
- 22 October 1905
- Budapest, Hungary
Joseph Kosma. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. October 22, 1905 · Budapest, Hungary. Died. August 7, 1969 · La Roche-Guyon, Val-d'Oise, France. Birth name. Jozsef Kozma. Mini Bio. Joseph Kosma was born in Budapest. He took an interest in music at a. very young age, writing an opera called "Noel dans les Tranchées" as a. teenager.
- October 22, 1905
- August 7, 1969
Genre. Chanson, pop. Composer (s) Joseph Kosma. Lyricist (s) Jacques Prévert (French), Johnny Mercer (English) " Autumn Leaves " is a popular song based on a French song " Les Feuilles mortes " ("The Dead Leaves") composed by Joseph Kosma in 1945. The original lyrics were written by Jacques Prévert in French, and the English lyrics were by ...
- "Autumn Leaves"
- 1945
- 1946 by Enoch & Cie (Enoch (édition musicale) [fr])
One song that has consistently resonated with me is “Autumn Leaves” by Joseph Kosma. Its hauntingly beautiful melody combined with its poignant lyrics has made it a timeless classic. In this article, I will delve into the meaning behind this beloved song and share some of my personal experiences with it.
- Preston Graham
Joseph Kosma was a composer of film music, jazz, and pop/rock, best known for the standard "Autumn Leaves". Explore his discography, songs, albums, reviews, and related artists on AllMusic.
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Jul 3, 2012 · Composer Joseph Kosma (Kozma József, born October 22, 1905, Budapest; died August 7, 1969, La Roche-Guyon, France) went to Paris in 1933. He was successful as composer for the movies (Jean Renoir, Marcel Carné), and as popular songwriter, especially when associated with lyricist Jacques Prévert (this team was “la crème de la crème” of ...