About Paul-Marie Masson
Lived 1882 – 1954 (aged 71). Paul-Marie Masson was a French musicologist and composer.
Paul-Marie Masson (9 September 1882 – 27 January 1954) was a French musicologist, music teacher and composer.
A specialist of the lyrical work of Jean-Philippe Rameau, in 1930 he published his thesis on L’Opéra de Rameau, which is still a reference work.
Masson has been president of the French association of musicologists Société française de musicologie (1944-1947).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul-Marie Masson?
French musicologist (1882–1954)
When was Paul-Marie Masson born?
Paul-Marie Masson was born on 19 September 1882 in Sète.
When did Paul-Marie Masson die?
Paul-Marie Masson died on 27 January 1954 in Paris.
What was Paul-Marie Masson's occupation?
Paul-Marie Masson was a musicologist and composer.
What nationality was Paul-Marie Masson?
Paul-Marie Masson was French.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Paul-Marie Masson
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