Continuing with the matches to determine the French composer of all French composers we have Godard versus Offenbach.

This was a no contest. Offenbach wrote the Can-can which might be the most recognizably French piece of music in the repertoire. Victory to Offenbach.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QIPQWeKTtk

Next up is Bizet versus Chausson. This is another mismatch as Carmen is about the most famous and popular opera around.

How about Chabrier versus Debussy? Chabrier bowed out and was replaced at the last second by Cantaloupe. A truly remarkable moment in the history of the Composer Cup.

Debussy would have had an easy time with Chabrier and, indeed, he defeated Cantaloupe without too much effort but Cantaloupe’s Chants' d'Auvergne did push Debussy a bit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxspdNcRuWk

That leaves the final match of round one for the French, Satie versus Ravel. How would Ravel handle Satie’s excusitie Gymopodie’s? Considering Ravel’s orchestral wizardry it is easy to overlook his solo piano compositions.

Ravel took on Satie piano piece for piano piece and came out on top with his Jeux d’eau.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_36x1_LKgg

The second round of the French draw is set with Berlioz, Saint- Saëns, Gounod, Massenet, Offenbach, Bizet, Debussy, and Ravel.