Jean Papineau-Couture

Canadian composer and academic

Jean Papineau-Couture - Canadian composer and academic
Born

November 12th, 1916
108 years ago

Died

August 11th, 2000
24 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

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Contributions to Canadian music included composition, teaching, and academic roles. Involved in the development of contemporary music in Canada through various organizations. Notably served as a faculty member at several institutions, influencing generations of musicians. Established a significant body of work that features orchestral, choral, and chamber music. Acknowledged for contributions to music education and composition.

Composed 'Concerto for Orchestra'

Served as a professor at the Université de Montréal

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