Maurice André, the best trumpet player of the world By Mariotrp May 21, 1933 Born in Alès (France) May 21, 1933 1951 Studies at the Conservatoire Superior de Paris 1953 Starts as solo trumpet of the French Radio-Television Philharmonic Orchestra (ORTF) 1955 Won the first prize at the Geneva International Competition and recorded his first albums of baroque music. 1962 Was appointed professor of trumpet at the Paris Conservatory 1963 Won the first prize at the prestigious Munich Competition, a decisive fact that led him to a renowned international career 1985 Record many albums 1990 Is considerate the best trumpet player of the XX century 2000 Teaches promising young trumpet players like Rubén Simeó, who Maurice André said would be his successor https://youtu.be/UKsABV2j4OU
