Paul Berthier
Paul Berthier (1884–1953) was the co-founder of Manécanterie des Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois in 1906. He wrote a doctoral thesis on the legal protection of composers which has long been authoritative and an essay on Jean-Philippe Rameau. He was the organist in Auxerre Cathedral until 1953.
Paul Berthier
- Born
- 1884 · Auxerre.
- Died
- 1953 · Auxerre.
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- organist · composer
- Teachers
- Vincent d'Indy
- Languages
- French
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Paul Berthier (1884–1953) was the co-founder of Manécanterie des Petits Chanteurs à la Croix de Bois in 1906. He wrote a doctoral thesis on the legal protection of composers which has long been authoritative and an essay on Jean-Philippe Rameau. He was the organist in Auxerre Cathedral until 1953.
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He composed the famous Christmas lullaby Dors ma colombe. He was married to composer Geneviève Parquin and was the father of Jacques Berthier. He was also the grandfather of the singer France Gall and great-grandfather of French producer, Raphael Hamburger.
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1884
Paul Berthier born at Auxerre.
1953
Paul Berthier died at Auxerre.
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His recorded language was French. He was the child of Jules Auguste Berthier and Marie Marguerite Berthier. 2 children are recorded: Jacques Berthier and Cecile Berthier.
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