Deaths on December 20

André Jolivet

Died on December 20, 1974

André Jolivet, French guitarist and composer (b. 1905)

André Jolivet (pronounced [ɑ̃dʁe ʒɔlivɛ]; 8 August 1905 – 20 December 1974) was a French composer. Known for his devotion to French culture and musical thought, Jolivet drew on his interest in acoustics and atonality, as well as both ancient and modern musical influences, particularly on instruments used in ancient times. He composed in a wide variety of forms for many different types of ensembles.

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Deaths on December 20

André Jolivet

Died on December 20, 1974

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