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Pierre Fournier

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Also known as Pierre Léon Marie Fournier

French cellist (1906–1986)

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It sits within the topics 1906 births, 1986 deaths and 20th-century French cellists.

Its subject is documented across 25 Wikipedia language editions.

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Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother. At the age of nine he suffered a mild case of polio, and lost some of the dexterity in his legs and feet. No longer able to master the use of the piano pedals, he searched for another musical instrument, and tur

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Instance of
human
Given name
Pierre
Family name
Fournier
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of death
Geneva
Occupation
music educator
Languages spoken
French
Student of
Paul Bazelaire
Instrument
cello
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Fournier Harcourt 1941.jpg
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Pierre Fournier
date of birth
1906-06-24
date of death
1986-00-00
medical condition
poliomyelitis
name in native language
Pierre Fournier
birth name
Pierre Léon Marie Fournier
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