Lecture
Patrick Bade
Sunday 29.03.2026
Patrick Bade
French Composers, Part 4: Marguerite Monnot
Sunday 29.03.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 29 March at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Marguerite Monnot (1903–61) is best known for her long and fruitful collaboration with Edith Piaf. She also composed the hit musical Irma La Douce.
Patrick Bade
Patrick Bade is a historian, writer, and broadcaster. He studied at UCL and the Courtauld Institute of Art. He was a senior lecturer at Christie’s Education for many years and has worked for the Art Fund, Royal Opera House, National Gallery, and V&A. He has published on 19th- and early 20th-century paintings and historical vocal recordings. His latest book is Music Wars: 1937–1945.