1867–1950. French composer. in the French Impressionism tradition.

French late-Romantic/Impressionist composer, known for orchestral tone poems and chamber music. Associated with French school; influenced by Fauré. Exotic and contemplative qualities are genuinely defining, especially in works inspired by Kipling and Persian imagery.

Signature works: The Seven Stars' Symphony, The Jungle Book (Le Livre de la jungle), Les Heures persanes, La Course de printemps, Vers la voûte étoilée.