Person Open DS/UK/16168 André; Maurice (21 May 1933-25 February 2012); French trumpeter André Maurice 21 May 1933-25 February 2012 French trumpeter Male (cisgender) Alès, Cévennes, France

French Musician; Trumpet White No known disability No known religious affiliation Heterosexual Maurice André was a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field. André, who began his professional life as a coal miner, was esteemed as a trumpeter for his warm, robust tone; lightning technique; and clarion high notes, whose stratospheric reaches could prompt waves of applause from audiences. He was professor of trumpet at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique in Paris where he introduced the teaching of the piccolo trumpet including the Baroque repertoire on trumpet. André has inspired many innovations on his instrument and he contributed to the popularization of the trumpet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurice_Andr%C3%A9 (2020) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 5/8/2014 RAHAKirkbride 10/14/2022 df1fa856-dbaf-4f28-87b3-f201d63808a1