Henry Barraud

Henry Barraud (1900-1997) was a notable French composer and music educator known for his contributions to French music in the 20th century. He was a member of the influential Groupe des Six and held a reputation for his innovative compositions that blended traditional French musical elements with modernist techniques. Barraud’s work and collaborations with contemporaries, including Pierre Boulez, helped shape the trajectory of contemporary classical music in France.