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Raymond André
Raymond Andre

Raymond André was born in Alés on Desember 22, 1941. He is the younger brother of Maurice André.

Recordings:
Raymond was a trumpet duo partner of Maurice André in the 1970ies. They can be heard together on on the label Erato:


Raymond, Hedwig, Maurice
From left: Maurice André, Hedwig Bilgram, Raymond André

Other career:
In 1971 Raymond was in charge of Opéra de Limoges.

From 1973 he was a member of the Jean-Francois Paillard Chamber Orchestra (together with Claude Molenat and Rene Perinelli).

Teaching:
He has had the postition of trumpet professor in Tours, Poirtiers and Nimes.

Raymond André has now retired from teaching and is living in his home town Alés.


Sources:
- Friedel Keim: "Das große Buch der Trompete" (2009)
Help:
- Thanks to Walter Roth and Jan Leontsky for help with finding info!

o.j. 2010