Raoul Duquette
Raoul Duquette (* 1879 in Montreal ; † May 9, 1962 ) was a Canadian cellist and music teacher.
The nephew of Calixa Lavallée received first lessons from his father, Jean A. Duquette , and then studied cello with Gustave Labelle . In 1901 he went to Ghent , where he continued his studies at the Conservatory until 1904 with Édouard Jacobs .
On the recommendation of Emma Albani , Sir Henry Wood accepted him into the orchestra of the Covent Garden Royal Opera , of which he was a member until 1910. After returning to Canada, he performed as a soloist and orchestral musician and taught at McGill University .
Duquette was a founding member of the Montreal Orchestra . In 1917 he founded the César Franck Trio with the violinist Leon Kofman and the pianist Blanche Hardy-Laurendeau . From 1920 to 1925 he was a member of the Chamberland String Quartet . He also made recordings for HMV.
His uncle Ellsworth Duquette became known as a singer.
Web links
- Raoul Duquette ( English, French ) In: The Canadian Encyclopedia . Retrieved July 29, 2019.
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Duquette, Raoul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Canadian cellist and music teacher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1879 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Montreal |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 9, 1962 |
| Place of death | Montreal |