Who's behind the notes? Discover Francis Lai: The Composer of Love Story
"13 Jours en France" (13 Days in France) is a famous instrumental theme composed by Francis Lai for the documentary film of the same name, which chronicled the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France. The piece is characterized by its lyrical and romantic melody, typical of Lai's accessible and emotionally direct composing style. Francis Lai was an Oscar-winning composer best known for his score to "Love Story." This piece embodies the popular orchestral sound of late 1960s French cinema.