Pierre Fournier

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Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother. At the age of nine he suffered a mild case of polio, and lost some of the dexterity in his legs and feet. No longer able to master the use of the piano pedals, he searched for another musical instrument, and turned to the cello. He quickly made good progress on his new instrument, and was a… read more
Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mot… read more
Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother. At the age of nine he suffered a mild case of polio, and lost some … read more

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1 Classical Music Bangers J.S. Bach: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
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2 100 Chefs d'œuvre de la musique classique Suite for Cello Solo No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
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3 I. Adagio - Moderato I. Adagio - Moderato
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4 IV. Sarabande IV. Sarabande
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5 II. Allemande II. Allemande
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6 I. Prélude I. Prélude
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7 聆听琴弦上的古典浪漫 Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: I. Prélude
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8 I. Allegro I. Allegro
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9 VII. Gigue VII. Gigue
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10 Great Cellists J.S. Bach: Suite for Cello Solo No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007: II. Allemande
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Albums

  1. 6,684 listeners

    1 Jan 2005 · 77 tracks

    Pierre Fournier - Aristocrat of the Cello
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  2. 1,411 listeners

    1 Oct 2013 · 3 tracks

    A. Dvořák: Concert for Cello and Orchestra in B Minor, Op. 104
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  3. 1,091 listeners

    5 Aug 2010 · 80 tracks

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  4. 792 listeners

    1 Jan 1999 · 8 tracks

    Lalo: Cello Concerto / Saint-Saëns:Cello Concerto
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