Maurice Gendron

Maurice Gendron

1920-12-26 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France - 1990-08-20

 

Maurice Gendron

1920-12-26 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France - 1990-08-20

 

Department: Acting

Maurice Gendron (26 December 1920, near Nice – 20 August 1990, Grez-sur-Loing) was a French cellist, conductor and teacher. He is widely considered one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century. He was an Officer of the Legion of Honor and a recipient of the National Order of Merit. He was an active member of the French Resistance during World War II. Gendron recorded most of the standard concerto... see more

Department: Acting

Maurice Gendron (26 December 1920, near Nice – 20 August 1990, Grez-sur-Loing) was a French cellist, conductor and teacher. He is widely considered one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century. He was an Officer of the Legion of Honor and a recipient of the National Order of Merit. He was an active member of the French Resistance during World War II. Gendron recorded most of the standard concerto... see more