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Born in Alès (France) May 21, 1933
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Studies at the Conservatoire Superior de Paris
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Starts as solo trumpet of the French Radio-Television Philharmonic Orchestra (ORTF)
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Won the first prize at the Geneva International Competition and recorded his first albums of baroque music.
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Was appointed professor of trumpet at the Paris Conservatory
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Won the first prize at the prestigious Munich Competition, a decisive fact that led him to a renowned international career
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Record many albums
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Is considerate the best trumpet player of the XX century
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Teaches promising young trumpet players like Rubén Simeó, who Maurice André said would be his successor