Pierre Menu (1896-1919) was a French composer of the Belle Epoque era. He was a friend of Arthur Honegger, and was mentioned by Albert Roussel as a possible member of Les Six. Given his premature death at the age of 23 years, little is known about Menu. In the five years from 1914 to 1919, he wrote a series of works that emphasize his originality, his technique, and his use of rhythmical force and rich harmony. His most well known works are his Sonatine for string quartet (1920)
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Pierre Menu (1896-1919) was a French composer of the Belle Epoque era. He was a friend of Arthur Honegger, and was mentioned by Albert Roussel as a possible member of Les Six. Given his premature death at the age of 23 years, little is known about Menu. In the five years from 1914 to 1919, he wrote a series of works that emphasize his originality, his technique, and his use of rhythmical force and rich harmony. His most well known works are his Sonatine for string quartet (1920), Fantasie dans l'ambance espagnole, for harp and orchestra, and his Piano Quartet.
