Yves Claoué (1927-2001) was a French composer of classical music and music for the stage. His career spanned concert, theater and film. He also made a name for himself among young audiences with his music for the TV film Warning… I sting! in 1959, a work produced as part of an audiovisual program for young people. His subtle musical approach helped create an atmosphere blending humor and sensitivity.
Who was Yves Claoué?
A composer born in Le Bouscat in 1927, Yves Claoué’s works include a harpsichord concerto, movements for flute and piano, and a baroque trio sonata for organ. He also worked as a composer of film music, notably for works such as Bobosse (1959), Meurtre en 45 tours (1960) and others.
His contribution to children’s television
In 1959, he composed the music for the TV film Warning… I sting!broadcast as part of an RTF program aimed at a young audience. This TV movie, a blend of theater and television, embodied the spirit of the first forms of youth programming: entertainment, storytelling and musical pedagogy came together in a unique atmosphere.
Heritage and memory
Although he is best known in the world of classical music and theater, Yves Claoué leaves a discreet but precious legacy in the history of children’s TV. His work on Warning… I sting! bears witness to the place of music in children’s programs at the dawn of television. It illustrates the link between musical creation and the world of children on French television in the 50s.
