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BOULANGE (Boulanger) Nadia (Juliet) (b. 16 IX 1887, Paris) - French composer, conductor, organist, teacher and music. critic. Sister L. Boulanger. She studied at the Paris Conservatory under G. Foret, P. Vidal, A. Gilman (graduated in 1904). In 1908 she was awarded the 2nd Roman Ave. for the cantata "Siren". Successfully performed as a conductor and organist, promoting the old and modern. to the music. Particularly famous for her performance of cantata-oratorio productions. (oratorio G. Schütz, “Requiem” Foret and others). Concerted in many. countries. During the German fascist occupation (1940-44) she worked in the USA. B. - author of many. orchestral works (including rhapsodies for fp. with orchestra), produced. for fp., organ, cello.