Jean Rivier

Musical Artist

1896 – 1987

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Who was Jean Rivier?

Jean Rivier was a French composer of classical music.

He composed over two hundred works, including music for orchestra, chamber groups, chorus, piano, and solo instruments. He served as Professor of Composition at the Paris Conservatory from 1948 until his retirement in 1966. During the period 1948-1962 he shared this position with famous composer Darius Milhaud. Gareth Walters and Pedro Ipuche Riva were two of his students.

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Born
Jul 21, 1896
Villemomble
Also known as
  • Rivier, Jean
Nationality
  • France
Died
Nov 6, 1987

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on July 23, 2013

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