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Félix Raugel

1881 – 1975

French conductor and musicologist

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Lived 1881 – 1975 (aged 94). Félix Raugel was a French conductor, musicologist, composer, musician and organist.

Félix Alphonse Raugel (27 November 1881 – 30 December 1975) was a French musician, conductor, and musicologist.

After studying at the conservatory of Lille where he obtained the first prize for viola, he continued in Paris where he worked in harmony, pipe organ (with Abel Decaux), counterpoint (with Albert Roussel), and musical composition (with Vincent d'Indy).

He became conductor at the Haendel Society, Kapel meister at the Saint-Eustache church in Paris then director of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Reims for 50 years. He was also choirmaster at the , participated in the "Société des Études Mozartiennes", was appointed head of the Choirs of the French Broadcasting (ancestors of the ), vice president of the , and a member of the "Commission des monuments historiques".

Félix Raugel was also an historian of the organ and the author of several works about the instrument, and also Palestrina, L'oratorio, and Le chant choral.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Schola Cantorum de Paris
Positions held
Chapelmaster
Awards
Prix Charles Blanc

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Félix Raugel?

French conductor and musicologist (1881-1975)

When was Félix Raugel born?

Félix Raugel was born on 27 November 1881 in Saint-Quentin.

When did Félix Raugel die?

Félix Raugel died on 30 December 1975 in 18th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Félix Raugel's occupation?

Félix Raugel was a conductor, musicologist, composer, musician and organist.

What nationality was Félix Raugel?

Félix Raugel was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Félix Raugel

· Wikidata: Q22212666

· DBpedia: Félix Raugel

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