Maurice Yvain
1891–1965 (age 74)
Biography
Maurice Yvain (1891–1965) scored operettas and popular songs that energized Parisian stages between the wars, blending lyricism with a playful sense of rhythm. His collaborations with librettists brought him acclaim for tunes that made audiences dance and dream, from cabaret nights to celebrated revues.
His melodies, remembered for their charm and verve, continue to evoke the effervescence of an era in which he helped define French light music, resting now at Saint-Cloud cemetery.