Jean-Pierre Pichard | |
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Born | 17 September 1945 |
Died | 13 August 2021
Lorient, France | (aged 75)
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Musician Academic |
Jean-Pierre Pichard (17 September 1945 – 13 August 2021) was a French musician and academic. [1] He was known for organizing events promoting the culture of Brittany. He was co-founder of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
Pichard was penn-sonneur of the band Kevrenn de Rennes , with whom he won the Bagadoù National Championship in 1969. He then became a secretary for Bodadeg ar Sonerion .
Pichard served as Director of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient from 1972 to 2007, when he ceded leadership to Lisardo Lombardía . [2]
Jean-Pierre Pichard died in Lorient on 13 August 2021 at the age of 75. [3]
Jean-Pierre Pichard | |
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Born | 17 September 1945 |
Died | 13 August 2021
Lorient, France | (aged 75)
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Musician Academic |
Jean-Pierre Pichard (17 September 1945 – 13 August 2021) was a French musician and academic. [1] He was known for organizing events promoting the culture of Brittany. He was co-founder of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
Pichard was penn-sonneur of the band Kevrenn de Rennes , with whom he won the Bagadoù National Championship in 1969. He then became a secretary for Bodadeg ar Sonerion .
Pichard served as Director of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient from 1972 to 2007, when he ceded leadership to Lisardo Lombardía . [2]
Jean-Pierre Pichard died in Lorient on 13 August 2021 at the age of 75. [3]