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ANDRÉ LÉVY (PARIS, FRANCE, JUNE 26, 1894 – LA GARENNE-COLOMBES, FRANCE, DECEMBER 27, 1977)

 

 

 

 

André Lévy was a French cellist, born on June 26, 1894, in Paris, France. He received his musical education at the Paris Conservatory, where he studied under French cellist Louis Feuillard, a prominent teacher of the time.

Lévy’s debut concert took place in Paris in 1914, marking the beginning of his successful solo career. During World War I, Lévy served in the French army, but he returned to his music career once the war was over.

In 1926, Lévy was appointed principal cellist of the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, one of the oldest symphony orchestras in France. He held this position for over two decades, and during this time, he became known for his rich, warm tone and brilliant technique.

In addition to his orchestral work, Levy was also a dedicated chamber music player. He formed a successful piano trio with violinist Jacques Thibaud and pianist Alfred Cortot, which performed extensively throughout Europe and North America.

Lévy was also a teacher, and he held positions at several conservatories, including the Paris Conservatory and the École Normale de Musique de Paris. He had a reputation for being a demanding teacher, and his students included many successful cellists who went on to have successful musical careers.

André Lévy passed away on December 27, 1982, in La Garenne-Colombes, France. He is remembered as a gifted cellist whose technical skill and beautiful sound left a lasting impact on the world of classical music.

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

J.S.Bach / André-Lévy – Suites Pour Violoncelle Seul (Suite N° 1 En Sol Majeur / Suite N° 4 En Mi Bémol Majeur)

Genre: Classical

Style: Baroque

Year: 1962

Suite N° 1 En Sol Majeur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Menuetto I Et II

Gigue

Suite N° 4 En Mi Bémol Majeur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Bourrée I Et II

Gigue

 

J.S. Bach / André-Lévy – Suites Pour Violoncelle Seul (Suite N° 2 En Ré Mineur / Suite N° 6 En Ré Majeur)

Genre: Classical

Style: Baroque, Suite

Year: 1962

Suite N° 2 En Ré Mineur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Menuetto I Et II

Gigue

Suite N° 6 En Ré Majeur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Gavotte I Et II

Gigue

 

J.S. Bach / André-Lévy – Suites Pour Violoncelle Seul (Suite N° 5 En Do Mineur / Suite N° 3 En Do Majeur)

Genre: Classical

Style: Baroque, Suite

Year: 1962

Suite N° 5 En Do Mineur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Gavotte I Et II

Gigue

Suite N° 3 En Do Majeur

Prélude

Allemande

Courante

Sarabande

Bourrée I Et II

Gigue

 

Fauré / Ravel – Trio De France – Trios

Label: Pretoria – 30 CL 8001

Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Mono

Country: France

Released: 1959

Genre: Classical

Style: Impressionist

Trio En Ré Mineur, Op. 120 Pour Piano, Violon, Violoncelle

Composed By – Fauré

A1 Allegro Ma Non Troppo

A2 Andantino

A3 Allegro Vivo

Trio En La Mineur Pour Piano, Violon, Violoncelle

Composed By – Ravel

B1 Modéré

B2 Pantoum

B3 Passacaille

B4 Animé

Printed By – Cidap, Imp.-Édit.

Cello – André-Levy

Ensemble – Trio De France

Piano – G. Joy

Sleeve Notes – Claude Samuel

Violin – J. Gautier

Rights Society: B.I.E.M.

 

Godard / Saint-Saëns / Chopin / Grieg – André Lévy, André Collard – Berceuse De Jocelyn / Le Cygne / Tristesse / Chanson De Solveig

Label: Lumen – LD 1.433 A

Format: Vinyl, 7″, 45 RPM, EP

Country: France

Released: 1958

Genre: Classical

A1 Berceuse De Jocelyne

Composed By – Godard

A2 Le Cygne

Composed By – Saint-Saëns

B1 Tristesse

Composed By – Chopin

B2 Chanson De Solveig

Composed By – Grieg

Cello – André Lévy

Cover – G. Justh

Piano – André Collard

Made in France.

 

Massenet / Offenbach / Liszt – André Lévy, André Collard – Clair De Lune De Werther / Barcarolle Des Contes D’Hoffmann / Rêve D’amour / Les Bateliers De La Volga

Genre: Classical

Year: 1958

Clair De Lune De Werther

Barcarolle De Contes D’Hoffmann

Rêve D’amour

Les Bateliers De La Volga