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My Take
Lili Boulanger is one of music's great what-ifs, and it breaks my heart a little. In 1913 she became the first woman to win the Prix de Rome composition prize, a seismic moment, yet chronic illness took her in 1918 at just 24. What she left behind, the luminous Du fond de l'abîme and Pie Jesu, hints at a voice that could have reshaped 20th-century music. Her sister Nadia became the legendary teacher, but Lili was the once-in-a-generation composing talent. I keep coming back to artists who blazed briefly and burned that bright; her loss still feels enormous.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lili Boulanger
- Name (Japanese)
- リリ・ブーランジェ
- Reading
- りり・ぶーらんじぇ
- Born
- August 21, 1893 – March 15, 1918
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Paris, France
- Occupation
- composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Prix de Rome
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Lili Boulanger born?
August 21, 1893 – March 15, 1918.
Where is Lili Boulanger from?
Lili Boulanger is from Paris, France.
What does Lili Boulanger do?
Lili Boulanger works as composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.