Georges Martin Witkowski

Conductor

1867 – 1943

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Who was Georges Martin Witkowski?

Georges Martin Witkowski was a French conductor and composer of classical music.

Witkowski started out in the army, becoming a cavalry officer and meeting Louis Vierne during that time. He later studied with Vincent d'Indy at the Schola Cantorum, and, after settling in Lyon, was appointed director of the conservatory there in 1924.

His son was the conductor and cellist Jean Witkowski.

The list of Georges Martin Witkowski's compositions includes two symphonies and three operas among other works.

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Born
Jan 6, 1867
Profession
Education
  • Schola Cantorum de Paris
Died
Aug 12, 1943

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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