Cancer claims classical guitar star, 50

Cancer claims classical guitar star, 50

RIP

norman lebrecht

November 25, 2024

The classical guitar world is in mourning for Valérie Duchâteau, who died today of cancer.

In addition to her international career, Valérie was joint director of Guitare Classique magazine with her husband, Jean-Jacques Voisin.

She is survived by their young son.

Comments

  • CJ says:

    I am very sorry to read that. RIP, Valérie.
    I was lucky enough to be able to listen to her several times at the Brussels International Guitar Festival.

  • Gordon Thompson says:

    How sad, with Christmas in sight.

    Perhaps Elgar was right that God doesn’t care!

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