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Michèle Auclair

1924 – 2005

French violinist

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Lived 1924 – 2005 (aged 80). Michèle Auclair was a French music educator, violinist, teacher and musician.

Michèle Auclair (Paris, 16 November 1924 – Paris, 10 June 2005) was a French violinist and teacher.

Michèle Auclair was born into a family with sense for arts and culture. Her first teacher was Line Talluel and later, at the Conservatoire de Paris, Jules Boucherit, Boris Kamensky and Jacques Thibaud.

In 1943, she won the first prize at the Marguerite Long-Jacques Thibaud Competition and in 1946 also the first prize at the Geneva Concours.

From 1956, she collaborated with the pianist Jacqueline Bonneau with their concert debut a year later. In 1962, she started another collaboration with the pianist Geneviève Joy.

In 1967, she was appointed violin professor at the Paris Conservatoire together with Pierre Doukan. In the next two decades, their students won more than 45 international prizes. She also taught at the New England Conservatoire in Boston.

In 1995, she was awarded the Légion d'honneur for her contributions in the field of music.

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Conservatoire de Paris
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Conservatoire de Paris
Awards
Knight of the Legion of Honour
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Michele Auclair

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Michèle Auclair?

French violinist (1924-2005)

When was Michèle Auclair born?

Michèle Auclair was born on 16 November 1924 in 5th arrondissement of Paris.

When did Michèle Auclair die?

Michèle Auclair died on 8 June 2005 in 4th arrondissement of Paris.

What was Michèle Auclair's occupation?

Michèle Auclair was a music educator, violinist, teacher and musician.

What nationality was Michèle Auclair?

Michèle Auclair was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michèle Auclair

· Wikidata: Q1981192

· DBpedia: Michèle Auclair

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