Leo Arnaud

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leo Arnaud
Occupation	Composer
Date Of Birth	Jul 24, 1904(1904-07-24)
Age	120
Date Of Death	1991-04-26
Birthplace	Lyon
Country	France
Birth City	Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Horoscope	Cancer

Leo Arnaud Biography

Leo Arnaud is one of the most popular and richest Composer who was born on July 24, 1904 in Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. French- American film composer who is best famous for his song “Bugler’s Dream,” which was included in the theme song of U.S. broadcasts of the Olympic Games.

The song “Bugler’s Dream” was rearranged by His composition “Bugler’s Dream” was rearranged by John Williams for the 1984 Olympics and included as a medley in “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” by Williams. for the 1984 Olympics and later included as a medley to “Olympic Fanfare and Theme” composed by Williams.

His wife was Faye Brooks.

Leo Arnaud Net Worth

Leo Arnaud is one of the richest Composer from France. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leo Arnaud 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He took composition classes at the conservatories of Lyon as well as Paris. His instructors include Maurice Ravel and Vincent d’Indy.

He was with MGM as film composers from 1936 to 1966. As the composer of “Blondie Goes Latin” in 1941. He also orchestrated “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” in 1954. He also composed “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” in 1964.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leo Arnaud Dating?

According to our records, Leo Arnaud married to Faye Brooks Arnaud. As of December 1, 2023, Leo Arnaud’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Leo Ranked on the list of most popular Composer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in France. Leo Arnaud celebrates birthday on July 24 of every year.

Was Bugler's Dream written for the Olympics?

When was the Olympic theme song first played? The Olympic theme song was first broadcasted by NBC at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta — the first games to be hosted in the United States since 1984. In 1963, the theme song was solely Arnaud’s “Bugler’s Dream”, which he composed in 1958.

Who composed the original Olympic theme song?

This music is a work originally composed in 1958 by French-American composer Leo Arnaud , for his piece “Bugler’s Dream.” So for 16 years this was the Olympic music soundtrack in America.

Who wrote the score for the Olympics?

By 1984, John Williams ‘ film music was familiar to audiences the world over and it was only natural that the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee would turn to the city’s most famous composer of popular instrumental music when they decided to commission a fanfare to be used during the Games.

Which instrument did Leo Arnaud play?

Arnaud’s musical education His first instrument was the bugle. Then he learned cornet, trombone, horn, saxophone, cello, bass, and various percussion instruments. His father also taught him to compose without relying on a piano. At 8 years of age, he began his musical career playing drums in his father’s band.

Who coined Olympic motto?

The Olympic motto “Citius, Altius, Fortius” (“Faster, Higher, Stronger”) was coined by Father Henri Didon , who was a close friend of Baron Pierre de Coubertin. It was adopted by the IOC in 1894. Do you find these words inspiring or motivating when you play sport?