Didier Rimaud
French Jesuit, composer and poet (1922–2003)
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Didier Rimaud (6 August 1922 – 24 December 2003) was a French Jesuit, poet, composer, musician, hymn writer and translator.[1]
Died24 December 2003 (aged 81)
Francheville, France
Education
- l’Externat St Joseph
- Lycée St Marc
Occupations
- Composer
- poet
Didier Rimaud | |
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| Born | 6 August 1922 |
| Died | 24 December 2003 (aged 81) Francheville, France |
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Early life and education
Career
Rimaud wrote several books, including A Force de Colombe - Chantes et Poèmes, Des Grillons et des Anges, Contachanters and Les Psaumes, poèmes de Dieu, prière des hommes.[5][6]
Rimaud received the prix Broquette-Gonin for literature in 1981.[3]
He also released several albums of music.[7] He collaborated with Jacques Berthier, Joseph Gelineau, Jo Akepsimas and Christian Villeneuve.[4]
He wrote music until the day of his death.[8]
Death
Riamud died on 24 December 2003 in Francheville.
