Marguerite Canal

[1][2] In 1919, she was named professor of singing at the Conservatoire and, in 1920, became only the second woman to receive the First Grand Prix of Rome in musical composition with Don Juan,[1] with the congratulations of Camille Saint-Saëns.

After winning, she left her teaching position to stay at the Villa Medici in Rome, Italy in 1925 but she returned to France in 1932 to resume her work there until her retirement.

"[1][2] She retired to Cepet, near Toulouse, France, and died there at almost 88 years of age.

[2][3][4] Canal composed mainly for voice and instrument performance and was noted for songs.

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