Jacques Ibert Popular Song Ranking [2026]
Jacques Ibert, a French composer who graduated from the Paris Conservatory in 1914, served as a naval officer during World War I and won the Prix de Rome in 1919 after the war.
In his later years, he also demonstrated his talents as director of the Réunion des Théâtres Lyriques Nationaux in Paris.
Incidentally, in 1940 he composed the Festive Overture to celebrate Japan’s 2600th imperial year, showing that he actually had strong ties with Japan—did you know that? This time, we’re introducing a ranking of Jacques Ibert’s most popular pieces, so if you’re not very familiar with his work, please give them a listen!
Playlist
| Jacques Ibert Popular Song Ranking [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Chamber Concerto for Alto Saxophone and 11 InstrumentsJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A masterpiece of a saxophone concerto composed by Ibert |
| 2 | Little Suite of 15 Images, No. 10: Serenade on the WaterJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A light and lyrical orchestral piece composed by Ibert |
| 3 | Little Suite in 15 Images, No. 15: ‘Coachman’s Dance’Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Introduction to Ibert’s “Le petit âne blanc” (The Little White Donkey) |
| 4 | Little Suite in 15 Images No. 8: “Romance”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | The Charm of Ibert’s “Romance” |
| 5 | Six Pieces No. 5: “Morning on the Water”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | The elegant style of Ibert's 'Divertissement: Morning on the Water' |
| 6 | Six Pieces No. 8: Crystal BasketJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | The Beautiful World of the Crystal Cage, composed by Ibert |
| 7 | Toccata on the Name of Albert RousselJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Short piece in homage to Roussel, composed by Ibert |
| 8 | Scherzetto in D-flat majorJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A bright and lively masterpiece by Ibert |
| 9 | French styleJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Introducing the piano piece “À la manière française” by Ibert |
| 10 | Flute ConcertoJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A famous flute piece by Ibert—elegant and captivating. |
| 11 | Romantic miniatureJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Composed by Ibert. A romantic short piece. Bright and approachable. |
| 12 | Symphonic Suite “Ports of Call”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Ibert’s Ports of Call sets a Mediterranean journey to music |
| 13 | Fateful Encounters: No. 1, The Flower-Selling MaidensJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Suite on Female Professions, composed by Ibert |
| 14 | Megariai (Chance Encounters) No. 2: Creole DaughtersJacques Ibert | play_arrow | Expressing women's allure and independence in works by Ibert |
| 15 | Wind of the RuinsJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | War-influenced piano piece by the French composer Ibert |
| 16 | Story, No. 1: “The Woman Who Uses the Golden Turtle”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A fantastical piano piece by Ibert, oriental and poetic in character |
| 17 | Story, No. 2: “The Little White Donkey”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A bright suite by the French composer Ibert |
| 18 | Story, No. 9: “The Water-Selling Woman”Jacques Ibert |  play_arrow | Ibert’s The Girl Selling Water depicts a Mediterranean scene |
| 19 | Woman who uses a golden turtleJacques Ibert |  play_arrow | A French musician who, during World War I, served in the na… |