She was a prolific composer who sttudied at the Paris Conservatory with Paul Dukas, among others. Her music had the ease of flow and elegance of structure that typified Parisian neo-classicism, while avoiding the often concomitant frivolity. Vivacity, clarity of expression and a natural feel for melody were her hall marks. Her radio score Frederic General won a Prix Italia in 1949. Her music included several stage works, concertos and numerous wind chamber pieces. She later worked with Pierre Schaeffer, the innovative electronic composer, although she never used electronic techniques in any of her concert compositions.