SOHY, Charlotte – All Classical Research

Born in Paris, July 7, 1887
Died in Paris, Dec 19, 1955

Charlotte Sohy [“soh-EE”], born Durey, studied composition at the Schola Cantorum under Vincent d’Indy. To avoid prejudice due to her sex, Sohy used her grandfather’s name, Charles Sohy, as a pseudonym.
Sohy married fellow composer Marcel Labey, and the two enjoyed a fruitful, collaborative relationship as working musicians (in addition to raising seven children).
Among her friends were fellow female composers Mel Bonis and Nadia Boulanger.
As a composer, Sohy published 35 works, including a symphony inspired by WWI, an opera, chamber music, songs, works for piano, and works for choir.
Fun fact – Sohy was the cousin of composer Louis Durey, a member of Les Six.¹

Eric Bromberger, “Program Notes: Charlotte Sohy,” Seattle Chamber Music Society (2025), accessed August 19, 2025, ht tps://www.seattlechambermusic.org/wp-content/uploads/Concert-12-August-1.pdf.