Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy
French Romantic pianist and composer
About Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy
Lived 1801 – 1880 (aged 78). Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy was a French composer, pianist and university teacher.
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy (c. 1802 – c. 1880) was a French pianist and composer of the Romantic period.
He is best known for his Elementary Studies, Op. 176, and The School of Mechanism, Op. 120.
Duvernoy also wrote many other studies designed to help finger co-ordination.
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy?
French Romantic pianist and composer (1801–1880)
When was Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy born?
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy was born on 11 May 1801 in Paris.
When did Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy die?
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy died on 16 March 1880.
What was Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy's occupation?
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy was a composer, pianist and university teacher.
What nationality was Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy?
Jean-Baptiste Duvernoy was French.
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