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Charles Ravier

1924 – 1984

French composer, music director and choir director

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Lived 1924 – 1984 (aged 59). Charles Ravier was a French composer, music director, choir director, conductor and musician.

Charles Ravier (5 June 1934 – 5 March 1984) was a 20th-century French composer, music director and choral conductor.

Biography Born in Savigny-sur-Grosne in Saône-et-Loire, Charles Ravier first studied the violin, then entered the conservatoire de Lyon where he won prizes in harmony, counterpoint and fugue. He was interested in polyphonic music, and particularly in the early repertoire of the Middle Ages in the 17th century. At the end of the 1950s, he formed the Ensemble Polyphonique de la RTF, and performed with this group the music by Guillaume de Machaut, Clément Janequin, Gesualdo, Claudio Monteverdi among others. Interested in the works of Safford Cape, he chose to have the vocal pieces of the Renaissance, and mainly the songs of the 16th century, interpreted by one voice per vocal part. As a composer he is the author of the pieces Les Espaces oubliés, Les chemins de l'imaginaire, L'Apocalypse d'Angers, and Liturgie pour un Dieu mort (cantata). He also premiered contemporary works by Girolamo Arrigo and Sylvano Bussotti. He died in Paris as a result of suicide by jumping.

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Who was Charles Ravier?

French composer, music director and choir director

When was Charles Ravier born?

Charles Ravier was born on 5 June 1924 in Savigny-sur-Grosne.

When did Charles Ravier die?

Charles Ravier died on 5 March 1984 in 20th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Charles Ravier's occupation?

Charles Ravier was a composer, music director, choir director, conductor and musician.

What nationality was Charles Ravier?

Charles Ravier was French.

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· Wikipedia: Charles Ravier

· Wikidata: Q2960082

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