Yvonne Arnaud

Yvonne Arnaud (December 20, 1892 - September 20,1958) was a French-born pianist, singer and actress.

From 1905 to 1911 she performed with leading orchestras throughout Europe and America. In 1911 she decided to try the stage instead of the concert hall and obtained the lead role in the musical Girl in the Taxi. However, an operation damaged her vocal chords so she switched to acting on stage.

Her stage career lasted many years, with several films made during the 1930s.

For many years she lived in Guildford, England where she eventually died. In 1965 the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre was opened in Guildford.

She is buried in St. Martha's churchyard on St. Martha's Hill just south-east of Guildford.

1. Guardian Film: The Pianist - Review by Philip French.
   -- http://film.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/Critic_Review/Observer_review/0,4267,882391,00.html Arts: Movies: Titles: P: Pianist, The: Reviews (1)

2. Avitabile, Franck - Biography, tours, photos, mp3, and scores for this jazz pianist and composer. [English and French]
   -- http://avitabile.free.fr/ Arts: Music: Bands and Artists: A (1)

3. Desmarais, Lorraine - Jazz pianist and composer from Montréal. Includes biography, discography, concert dates, and reviews. [English and French]
   -- http://www.lorrainedesmarais.com/ Arts: Music: Women in Music: Bands and Artists: D (1)

4. Viridiana Productions - Record label offering early American works and original ragtime compositions by pianists such as Scott Kirby and Frank French, as well as a genre called Terra Verde. Links to online purchasing, artist photos and profiles.
   -- http://www.viridianaproductions.com Arts: Music: Styles: J: Jazz: Ragtime (1)

5. Cortot, Alfred (1877-1962) - French pianist page with brief biography and other useful information.
   -- http://www.geocities.com/alfredcortot/index.html Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Piano: Pianists: C (1)

6. Thibaudet, Jean-Yves (b.1961) - Profile of the French pianist; audio clips, photos, discography, and concert schedules.
   -- http://www.ffaire.com/thibaudet/ Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Piano: Pianists: T (1)

7. Embury, Larry Douglas - Concert schedule, CDs, and DVDs. Organist and pianist. Site in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
   -- http://duoarts.com Arts: Music: Instruments: Keyboard: Organ: Theatre Organs: Organists (1)

8. Moutin Reunion - Jazz quartet with twin brothers Francois and Louis Moutin on bass and drums, saxophonist Sylvain Beuf and pianist Baptiste Trotignon. Recording release dates, tours planned for the U.S. and Europe. In French and English.
   -- http://www.moutin.com Arts: Music: Styles: J: Jazz: Bands and Artists: M (1)

9. Aubin, Isabelle - Brief information on the Quebec pianist with several links. [English/French]