French classical cellist. Born June 23, 1933 in Paris, France - Died August 16, 2005 in Courtonne-les-Deux-Églises, Calvados, France.
He studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur De Musique Et De Danse De Paris. From 1951 until 1955, he performed as 1st cellist at the Orchestre De L'Association Des Concerts Pasdeloup. Then, in 1955, he became the 1st cellist (solo) of the Orchestre National De L'Opéra De Paris, and continued in that position 37 years, until 1992. He also performed in movie scores and played for artists such as Charles Trenet, Barbra Streisand, Edith Piaf, The Eurythmics, etc.
France· Paris