Jean Cras (1879 - 1932)
France

France

Jean Émile Paul Cras (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃
kʁaz]) (May 22, 1879 ? September 14, 1932) was a
20th century French composer and career naval
officer. His musical compositions were inspired by
his native Brittany, his travels to Africa, and
most of all, by his sea voyages. As a naval
commander he served with distinction in the
Adriatic Campaign during World War I.

Cras met Henri Duparc, the famous French composer,
early in his career, and the two became ... (Read all)
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