Gérard Jouannest
Gérard Jouannest (2 May 1933 – 16 May 2018) was a French pianist and composer.[1] Jouannest began his career as a pianist in music halls.[2]
Gérard Jouannest | |
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 Jouannest in 2011 | |
| Born | 2 May 1933 Vanves, Hauts-de-Seine, France |
| Died | 16 May 2018 (aged 85) Ramatuelle, Var, France |
| Alma mater | Conservatoire de Paris |
| Occupation | Pianist |
| Spouse(s) | Juliette Gréco |
Jouannest composed more than 250 songs over the course of his life.[2] For example, he composed songs for Jacques Brel like Ne Me Quitte Pas, Ces Gens-Là, Bruxelles, Mathilde and Les Vieux.[1] He also composed songs for younger artists like Miossec, Benjamin Biolay and Abd al Malik.[1][3]
Jouannest married Juliette Gréco.[2] They were introduced by Jacques Brel in the 1960s.[1] Jouannest supported Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the 2012 presidential election.[4]
Jouannest died on 16 May 2018 in Ramatuelle, Var at the age of 85.[2][3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Le pianiste virtuose de Jacques Brel, Gérard Jouannest, est mort". Le Parisien. 17 May 2018. http://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/le-pianiste-virtuose-de-jacques-brel-gerard-jouannest-est-mort-17-05-2018-7721370.php. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Lesprit, Bruno (17 May 2018). "Gérard Jouannest, pianiste et mélodiste de Jacques Brel et de Juliette Gréco, est mort". Le Monde. http://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2018/05/17/gerard-jouannest-pianiste-et-melodiste-de-jacques-brel-et-de-juliette-greco-est-mort_5300580_3382.html. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Horner, Olivier (17 May 2018). "Décès de Gérard Jouannest, pianiste de Jacques Brel et Juliette Gréco". Radio Télévision Suisse. https://www.rts.ch/info/culture/musiques/9577370-deces-de-gerard-jouannest-pianiste-de-jacques-brel-et-juliette-greco.html. Retrieved 19 May 2018.
- ↑ "1.000 intellectuels derrière Jean-Luc Mélenchon". L'Humanité. 17 April 2012. https://www.humanite.fr/politique/1000-intellectuels-derriere-jean-luc-melenchon-494708. Retrieved 19 May 2018.