Jacques Ibert
About
Biography
Biography
Former student of Faure and classmate of Darius Milhaud who provided lively scores for several French films from the 1930s through the 50s. Ibert also composed the music for Orson Welles' "Macbeth" (1948) and Gene Kelly's "Invitation to the Dance" (1956).
Filmography
Music (Feature Film)
Life Events
1919
After serving in the French Navy, returned to complete his music instruction
1931
Composed for first short film, "S.O.S. Foch"
1931
Feature debut, "Les Cinq Gentlemen maudits"
1948
Provided the music for Orson Welles' "Macbeth", also first US production
1956
Final feature, credited for "Circus", one of three ballets which made up Gene Kelley's, "Invitation to the Dance"