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    French violinist and teacher, an aristocratic and sensitive artist. Not many recordings as soloist, but a good number as a chamber player with his wife at the piano or ensembles. There's a famous Brahm's double with A.J. at the cello. He was the youngest of his very famous brother. Died recently very old. Who was he?

    Question #92451. Asked by Cem1942. (Feb 17 08 5:15 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Unable to find a biography, but I suspect your answer is:

    Jean Fournier married to pianist Ginette Doyen.

    Johannes BRAHMS (1833-1897) Double Concerto in A minor, Op. 102 (1887) [32:06] Jean Fournier (violin); Antonio Janigro (cello) Vienna State Opera Orchestra/ Hermann Scherchen rec. 1952.

    http://www.musicweb-international.com/classrev/2006/Sept06/1aSept06-2.htm

    http://www.pristineclassical.com/LargeWorks/Chamber/PACM057.php

    Feb 18 08, 9:47 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Ah...here we go:

    FOURNIER, Jean (Violinist)
    He was the brother of cellist Pierre Fournier. He studied with Enesco and Jacques Thibaud. Part of trio with cellist Antonio Janigro and pianist Paul Badura-Skoda. In duo with his wife pianist Ginette Doyen. Performed premiere of Jean Martinon's Sonatine pour violon seul in 1943. He taught at the Paris Conservatory and the Mozarteum of Salzburg. ~ age 92.

    http://www.angelfire.com/music4/mclub/03obit.html

    Feb 18 08, 9:55 AM

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