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François Rauber

1933 – 2003

French composer

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Lived 1933 – 2003 (aged 70). François Rauber was a French composer, conductor, pianist, music arranger, musician and bandleader.

François Rauber (19 January 1933 – 14 December 2003) was a French pianist, composer, arranger and conductor known for his works with chansonnier Jacques Brel. He served as the music director for the 1975 film Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.

Rauber was born in Neufchâteau, Vosges and studied music at the Nancy Conservatoire and the Conservatoire de Paris.

Rauber is also the composer of the Napoleonic March in the Colonel Chabert French movie by Yves Angelo.

In 1979 Rauber was awarded the Grand Prize for Light Symphonic Music. During the 1980s and early 1990s, he worked extensively with Portuguese singer-songwriter Fernando Tordo and served as arranger and conductor in some of his records. In 2003, he was awarded the Chanson Française Grand Prize.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Conservatoire Régional du Grand Nancy, Conservatoire de Paris
Positions held
Eurovision Song Contest conductor
Employers
Barclay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was François Rauber?

French composer (1933-2003)

When was François Rauber born?

François Rauber was born on 19 January 1933 in Neufchâteau.

When did François Rauber die?

François Rauber died on 14 December 2003 in 16th arrondissement of Paris.

What was François Rauber's occupation?

François Rauber was a composer, conductor, pianist, music arranger, musician and bandleader.

What nationality was François Rauber?

François Rauber was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: François Rauber

· Wikidata: Q920082

· DBpedia: François Rauber

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