French pianist ends his career for the second time

French pianist ends his career for the second time

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norman lebrecht

July 31, 2018

François-René Duchâble caused a stir in 2003 when he announced his retirement in protest against the elitism of classical music.

Now he’s quitting again.

For real this time, he says.

François-René Duchâble is 66.

Comments

  • Doug says:

    I hear the acoustics inside a garbage dumpster are quite nice. He should try moving inside one along with his piano. Permanently.

  • Petros Linardos says:

    At his best Duchable has been a great pianist.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf9S8b2aIdQ

    His withdrawals and come backs are another matter.

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