Il était une fois… Michel Legrand

**Il était une fois… Michel Legrand** invites you on a cinematic and musical odyssey through the sky‑high world of one of France’s most celebrated composers. In this concert film you’ll hear the sweeping scores that accompanied more than 150 feature films, earned him three Oscars, and turned moments on screen into unforgettable musical memories. From the twin sisters of Deneuve and Dorléac to the suave gentleman thief played by Steve McQueen in *The Thomas Crown Affair*, from the sultry poolside scene with Romy Schneider and Alain Delon to the elegant whispers of Natalie Dessay and the soulful vibrato of Ray Charles, Le Grand’s music brings every character and every moment to life. Drawing on influences as broad as Bach’s counterpoint and Miles Davis’s jazz, Le Grand stitches together classical grandeur, pop charm, and unexpected improvisation into a tapestry that still feels fresh after seven years beyond his passing. This collection of concert pieces invites you to journey into his boundary‑breaking universe—a celebration of diversity, emotion, and the timeless language of film music.