Maurice Andrés

Musicians · music educator · trumpeter

🇫🇷 France

French trumpeter born in Occitania (1933-2012)

About Maurice Andrés

Maurice André (21 May 1933 – 25 February 2012) was a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field. He was professor of trumpet at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris where he introduced the teaching of the piccolo trumpet including the Baroque repertoire on trumpet. André has inspired many innovations on his instrument and he contributed to the popularization of the trumpet.

Quick facts

Known for: Purcell, Albinoni, Telemann, Handel, Tartini & Vivaldi, Carnival of the Animals / Septet in E flat op. 65, Maurice André : First Recordings On Cornet
Born: 1933-05-21
Died: 2012-02-25
Artist type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Alès
Associated area: France
Active period: 1933-05-21 – 2012-02-25
MusicBrainz description: French trumpeter
Music tags: french trumpetist, trumpetist
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