Paul Tortelier
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Paul Tortelier (March 21, 1914 - December 18, 1990) was a French cellist and composer. His compositions include a concerto for two cellos and orchestra (1950), a solo cello suite in D, and a sonata for cello and piano. He also wrote a set of variations for cello and orchestra ( 'May Music Save Peace' ). He also wrote a symphony, the Israel Symphony, after his experience of living in the kibbutz. Tortelier was born in Paris, the son of a cabinet maker with Breton roots. <a href="https://www.las
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Paul
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- France
- Place of birth
- Paris
- Place of death
- Chaussy
- Child
- Yan Pascal Tortelier
- Occupation
- university teacher
- Educated at
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Employer
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Languages spoken
- French
- Student of
- Gérard Hekking
- Genre
- classical music
- Movement
- classical music
- Instrument
- cello
- Image
- Tortelier Harcourt 1948.jpg
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- date of birth
- 1914-03-21
- date of death
- 1990-12-18
- name in native language
- Paul Tortelier
- student
- Philippe Muller
- Commons category
- Paul Tortelier
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- 3664 Anneres
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