NADIA BOULANGER

Nadia Boulanger became one of the most influential composition teachers of the 20th century. The musician from France taught generations of composers while also working as a conductor, organist, and guardian of rigorous musical craft. Her students and influence connect French modernism, counterpoint, pedagogy, and the international spread of 20th-century classical music.

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