Jean-Pierre Pichard | |
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Born | 17 September 1945 Châtellerault, France |
Died | 13 August 2021(2021-08-13) (aged 75) Lorient, France |
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Musician Academic |
Jean-Pierre Pichard (17 September 1945 – 13 August 2021) was a French musician and academic. He was known for organizing events promoting the culture of Brittany. He was co-founder of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
Pichard was penn-sonneur of the band Kevrenn de Rennes, with whom he won the Bagadoù National Championship in 1969. He then became a secretary for Bodadeg ar Sonerion.
Pichard served as Director of the Festival Interceltique de Lorient from 1972 to 2007, when he ceded leadership to Lisardo Lombardía.
Jean-Pierre Pichard died in Lorient on 13 August 2021 at the age of 75.
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