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French Cellist Pierre Fournier Was Born On This Day in 1906

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French cello virtuoso Pierre Fournier was born on this day in 1906

French cello virtuoso Pierre Fournier was born on this day in 1906.

A student of Paul Bazelaire and Anton Hekking, he is remembered as one of the pre-eminent cello virtuosi of all time - renowned for his elegant musicianship and majestic sound.

His famed students included Julian Lloyd Webber.

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