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André Turlet was a French composer and musicologist who was born on January 22, 1901, in Lille, France. He was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. Turlet began his musical education at a young age, studying piano and composition with his father. He later studied at the Lille Conservatory, where he received a degree in piano and harmony. After completing his studies, Turlet began his career as a music teacher and composer. He taught at several schools in France, including the École Normale de Musique de Paris and the Conservatoire de Lille. He also worked as a music critic for several French newspapers and magazines. Turlet's compositions were influenced by the music of the Baroque and Classical periods, as well as by the music of his contemporaries. His works include chamber music, orchestral music, and vocal music. Some of his most notable compositions include his String Quartet No. 1, his Piano Sonata No. 1, and his Symphony No. 1. Turlet was also a musicologist and wrote several books on music history and theory. His most famous work is his three-volume treatise on the history of music, which was published in the 1950s. He also wrote several articles on music theory and analysis, which were published in various music journals. Turlet was a respected figure in the French music community and was awarded several honors for his contributions to music. He was made a Chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1957 and was awarded the Grand Prix de la Ville de Paris in 1961. Despite his success as a composer and musicologist, Turlet remained humble and dedicated to his craft. He continued to teach and compose until his death on December 22, 1984, in Lille, France. His legacy lives on through his music and his contributions to music history and theory.

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