André VERCHUREN
Andre is a French accordionist Verchuren born December 28, 1920 in Neuilly-sous-Clermont in Oise. His family is originally from Belgium. He began playing the accordion at four years and took classes at his father, Raymond Verchuren, professional musician. He touches his first paid in six years by hosting a dance, accompanied by his mother on drums, and twelve years, receives the World Cup accordion from King Leopold of Belgium and teaches courses in school accordion from his father. During World War II, he joined the resistance movement by helping to hide Allied paratroopers. In June 1944, he was denounced, tortured and arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Dachau in the death train, train No. 7909 July 2, 1944. On 14 July 1944, it will cause the SS risking his life by singing "La Marseillaise" to all his fellow prisoners of boc. It will come out 13 months later in August 1945. As a former deported to the Dachau concentration camp, he received the insignia of Officer of the Legion of Honor November 4, 1997 (Knight of May 5, 1986). His eldest son is named Harry Williams Verchuren, in honor of a paratrooper he helped during the war. He has participated in more than 10 000 galas representing about 40 million viewers. His album sales exceed 70 million units. It is the world record of selling records accordion. He is Commander of the Order of Merit for his career (72 years in business). January 3, 2007, he celebrated his 80 year career with a concert at Beauvais Elispace. Google machine translation: André VERCHUREN's original bio |
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André VERCHUREN Publisher : Robert Martin Genre : Orchestra Group : Wind band Style & options : Folklore and tradition |
Set Wind Band (VERC00742-BA) : 67,64 Full score (VERC00742-CO) : 22,37 |
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André VERCHUREN Arr : Laurent DELBECQ Publisher : Robert Martin Genre : Orchestra Group : Wind band Style & options : French light music |
Set Wind Band (VERC00741-BA) : 67,64 Full score (VERC00741-CO) : 22,37 |
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André VERCHUREN Arr : Laurent DELBECQ Publisher : Robert Martin Genre : Orchestra Group : Wind band |
Set Wind Band (VERC00738-BA) : 67,64 Full score (VERC00738-CO) : 22,37 |