(b Paris, 7 April 1899; d there, 19 Sept 1972). French pianist and composer. After study at the Paris Conservatoire he toured in Europe and the Americas. He became known for his performances of Mozart and French music; with his wife Gaby he formed a piano duo. Their son Jean (1927-72) was a successful pianist in North America. His uncles Francis (1870-1954), Henri (1879-1947) and Marius (1892-1981) were composers, conductors and string players; they published works of their own as unknown pieces by 18th- century composers (Handel, Bach's sons, Mozart).

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