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Maurice André, the best trumpet player of the world

  • Born in Alès (France) May 21, 1933

  • Studies at the Conservatoire Superior de Paris

    Studies at the Conservatoire Superior de Paris
  • Starts as solo trumpet of the French Radio-Television Philharmonic Orchestra (ORTF)

  • Won the first prize at the Geneva International Competition and recorded his first albums of baroque music.

  • Was appointed professor of trumpet at the Paris Conservatory

  • Won the first prize at the prestigious Munich Competition, a decisive fact that led him to a renowned international career

    Won the first prize at the prestigious Munich Competition, a decisive fact that led him to a renowned international career
  • Record many albums

    Record many albums
  • Is considerate the best trumpet player of the XX century

    Is considerate the best trumpet player of the XX century
  • Teaches promising young trumpet players like Rubén Simeó, who Maurice André said would be his successor

    Teaches promising young trumpet players like Rubén Simeó, who Maurice André said would be his successor