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Gilbert Bécaud

Gilbert Bécaud (1927–2001) was a French composer, pianist and singer.

Also recorded as Gilbert Becaud; François Gilbert Léopold Bécaud; François Bécaud; François Silly.

Overview

Recorded at birth as François Gilbert Léopold Silly.

Also worked under the name François Bécaud.

Born at Toulon in 1927, died at Boulogne-Billancourt in 2001.

In detail

Gilbert Bécaud studied at Conservatory of Nice. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are chanson and opera.

Works named in the authority record are Roza, L'important c'est la rose, What Now My Love, Nathalie and Mes mains.

Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Legion of Honour, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Gilbert Bécaud”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q160433: Gilbert Bécaud

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