Jean Witkowski

French conductor (1895-1953)

PersonDied aged 58humanQ3175111

Born: May 23, 1895
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Died: May 24, 1953
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Birthplace: Vouziers
Citizenship: France
Occupation: conductor
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, musician
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Employer: Orchestre National de Lyon
Languages spoken, written or signed: French
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Jean Witkowski, was a French choral conductor and conductor based in Lyon. Born in a musical family, he first studied with his father, Georges Martin Witkowski. He succeeded him as director of the Lyon Orchestra, which his father had founded.

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Sex or gender: male
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Given name: Jean
Manner of death: natural causes
Father: Georges Martin Witkowski
Instrument: cello
piano
Student of: Blanche Selva
Family name: Witkowski

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