Composer, born in Lodève, France. He studied under Vincent d'Indy, and became one of Les Six. His compositions range widely from full orchestral pieces and ballets to songs and film scores, such as Passport to Pimlico (1949) and Moulin Rouge (1952). In 1962 he was appointed director of the Paris Opéra and Opéra-Comique, but in 1968 resigned most of his official positions in order to compose.