André Gagnon
Canadian composer and pianist (1936–2020) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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André Gagnon OC OQ (2 August 1936 – 3 December 2020)[1] was a Canadian pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and actor, known for his fusion of classical and pop styles,[2] including compositions Neiges, Smash, Chevauchée, Surprise, Donna, and Mouvements in the disco and pop fields.[3] Gagnon also composed for television, including La Souris Verte, Vivre en ce Pays, Format 60, Format 30,Techno-Flash, and Les Forges de Saint-Maurice[3] as well as for theatre with such productions as La Poudre aux Yeux, Doña Rosita, Terre d'Aube, La Dame de Chez Maxim's, and Wouf-Wouf.[3] Some of his most notable songs are "Pour les Amants", "Turluteries", and "Mes Quatre Saisons".[3]
André Gagnon | |
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Born | (1936-08-02)2 August 1936 Saint-Pacôme, Quebec |
Died | 3 December 2020(2020-12-03) (aged 84) Montreal, Quebec |
Occupation(s) | composer, conductor, arranger, actor |
Website | andregagnon |