Paul-Gilbert Langevin facts for kids
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Paul-Gilbert Langevin
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| Born | 5 July 1933 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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| Died | 4 July 1986 (aged 52) Paris, France
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| Education | ESPCI, Sorbonne, Centre Universitaire de Vincennes |
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| Fields | Musicology, classical music, symphonic music, physical chemistry |
| Institutions | Sorbonne, Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie, Anton Bruckner french society |
Paul-Gilbert Langevin (born July 5, 1933, in Boulogne-Billancourt, France – died July 4, 1986, in Paris, France) was a French expert in music. He was especially known for his knowledge of Anton Bruckner, Franz Schubert, and classical music from the 1800s.
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Early Life and Education
Paul-Gilbert Langevin was born into a family of scientists. His father was Paul Langevin, a famous French physicist. His mother, Eliane Montel, taught at the Sorbonne.
Paul-Gilbert started his own science studies at the Sorbonne. He then continued at the Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie. There, he earned a degree in physical chemistry, which is the study of how physics and chemistry work together.
A Love for Music
Even when he was young, Langevin loved classical music. He often listened to the symphonies of Anton Bruckner on the radio. He even met famous conductor Roberto Benzi.
After finishing his science degrees, Langevin decided to follow his passion for music. He chose to write a special paper, called a thesis, about 19th-century Austrian music. He focused on the composer Anton Bruckner and a style of music called ethnoromantic.
Career in Science and Music
Langevin first worked as a physics teacher at the Sorbonne. Later, he taught at the Université Pierre-et-Marie-Curie. This university was created in 1971.
During his time teaching, he met many other music experts. These included Harry Halbreich and Marc Vignal.
Becoming a Music Expert
Langevin went on to create the Anton Bruckner French society. This group helped people learn more about the composer. He also wrote many books about symphonic music from the 1800s.
His writings appeared in magazines like La Revue Musicale and L'Age d'Homme. He also became a music critic for Le Monde de la musique. This meant he wrote reviews and opinions about music.
From the 1950s, Langevin spent a lot of his time on classical music. He wrote articles and books about many composers. These included Anton Bruckner, Franz Schubert, and Albéric Magnard. He was also interested in the works of Gustav Mahler and Carl Nielsen.
Paul-Gilbert Langevin passed away in Paris on July 4, 1986.
See also
- In Spanish: Paul-Gilbert Langevin para niños
