Armand Gagnier
Armand Gagnier ( Conrad Poirier , 1945).
Armand Gagnier (born August 21, 1895 in Montreal ; † August 27, 1952 there ) was a Canadian clarinetist and conductor.
Gagnier had first lessons from his father Joseph Gagnier and then studied with Oscar Arnold and Jacques Vanpoucke . From 1916 to 1919 he performed as a soloist in Sohmer Park and Dominion Square Park . In 1923 he conducted Sir Harry Lauder's orchestra on its tour of the USA and Europe.
From 1937 he was principal clarinet of the Montreal Orchestra , from 1947 also of the Canadian Grenadier Guards Band . From 1942 to 1949 he was also a member of the Gagnier Windwood Quintet .
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| SURNAME | Gagnier, Armand |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian clarinetist and conductor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | August 21, 1895 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Montreal |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 27, 1952 |
| Place of death | Montreal |