Jean-Claude Malgoire facts for kids
Jean-Claude Malgoire (born November 25, 1940 – died April 14, 2018) was a talented French musician. He started as an oboist and later became a famous conductor. He was known for bringing old music back to life.
Early Life and Education
Jean-Claude Malgoire was born in Avignon, France, on November 25, 1940. His mother came from Italy. He studied music at the famous Paris Conservatory. This is a top music school in France.
Musical Journey
Malgoire began his career playing the oboe. He also played the cor anglais, which is like a larger oboe. He played for the Orchestre de Paris. This was under the direction of the famous conductor Charles Munch.
Over his career, Malgoire played for many great conductors. These included Herbert von Karajan, Georg Solti, and Seiji Ozawa. In 1971, he played the cor anglais in a Ravel piano concerto. He also played it in Richard Wagner's opera Tristan und Isolde.
Founding Music Groups
Jean-Claude Malgoire loved old music. In 1966, he created a group called La Grande Écurie et la Chambre du Roy. This group used old instruments to play Baroque music. They played music by composers like Jean-Baptiste Lully and Jean-Philippe Rameau.
He also started another group called the Florilegium Musicum de Paris. This group focused on even older music, from the Middle Ages. From 1981 until he died, he was in charge of the Atelier lyrique in Tourcoing. This was a place where young singers could learn opera.
In 1992, Malgoire received the Victoires de la Musique award. This is a big award for music in France.
Later Years
Jean-Claude Malgoire passed away on April 14, 2018. He was 77 years old. He left behind a wonderful legacy of bringing historical music to new audiences.
