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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!

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Jacques Ibert Popular Song Ranking [2026]
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1Chamber Concerto for Alto Saxophone and 11 InstrumentsJacques Ibert
Chamber Concerto for Alto Saxophone and 11 InstrumentsJacques Ibertplay_arrow
The French Impressionist composer Jacques Ibert…
2Little Suite of 15 Images, No. 10: Serenade on the WaterJacques Ibert
Little Suite of 15 Images, No. 10: Serenade on the WaterJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacq..., a composer who represents 20th-century France,
3Little Suite in 15 Images, No. 15: ‘Coachman’s Dance’Jacques Ibert
Little Suite in 15 Images, No. 15: 'Coachman's Dance'Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
The twentieth-century composer representing France, Jac...
4Little Suite in 15 Images No. 8: “Romance”Jacques Ibert
Little Suite in 15 Images No. 8: “Romance”Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacques, a composer who represents 20th-century France...
5Six Pieces No. 5: “Morning on the Water”Jacques Ibert
Six Pieces No. 5: "Morning on the Water"Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
A French composer who epitomized the 20th century, Ja...
6Six Pieces No. 8: Crystal BasketJacques Ibert
Six Pieces No. 8: Crystal BasketJacques Ibertplay_arrow
A French composer who epitomized the 20th century, Ja...
7Toccata on the Name of Albert RousselJacques Ibert
Toccata on the Name of Albert RousselJacques Ibertplay_arrow
The French composer Jacques Ibert...
8Scherzetto in D-flat majorJacques Ibert
Scherzetto in D-flat majorJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacques Ibert, a French composer who represents the 20th century, ...
9French styleJacques Ibert
French styleJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacques Ibert, a French composer who represents the 20th century, ...
10Flute ConcertoJacques Ibert
Flute ConcertoJacques Ibertplay_arrow
A famous flute piece by Ibert—elegant and captivating.
11Romantic miniatureJacques Ibert
Romantic miniatureJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Famous for its refined Neoclassical style, f...
12Symphonic Suite “Ports of Call”Jacques Ibert
Symphonic Suite “Ports of Call”Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
The French composer Jacques Ibert is color...
13Fateful Encounters: No. 1, The Flower-Selling MaidensJacques Ibert
Fateful Encounters: No. 1, The Flower-Selling MaidensJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacq..., a composer who represents 20th-century France,
14Megariai (Chance Encounters) No. 2: Creole DaughtersJacques Ibert
Megariai (Chance Encounters) No. 2: Creole DaughtersJacques Ibertplay_arrow
Jacq..., a composer who represents 20th-century France,
15Wind of the RuinsJacques Ibert
Wind of the RuinsJacques Ibertplay_arrow
The French composer born in 1890, Jac…
16Story, No. 1: “The Woman Who Uses the Golden Turtle”Jacques Ibert
Story, No. 1: “The Woman Who Uses the Golden Turtle”Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
Mr. Jacques Ibert is a leading representative of France...
17Story, No. 2: “The Little White Donkey”Jacques Ibert
Story, No. 2: “The Little White Donkey”Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
Mr. Jacques Ibert was a 20th-century Fra…
18Story, No. 9: “The Water-Selling Woman”Jacques Ibert
Story, No. 9: “The Water-Selling Woman”Jacques Ibertplay_arrow
Known for its refined musicality and poetic imagery...
19Woman who uses a golden turtleJacques Ibert
Woman who uses a golden turtleJacques Ibertplay_arrow
An emotionally rich work by a French composer from World War I