Maurice Fleuret

Maurice Fleuret

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Maurice Fleuret was a notable French cultural figure, best known for his role as an advisor to Jack Lang, the Minister of Culture in the early 1980s. He was influential in the creation of the Fête de la musique, an annual music celebration in France that encourages musicians of all backgrounds to perform in public spaces. Fleuret's vision emphasized the idea of making music accessible to everyone, famously stating that 'music will be everywhere and the concert nowhere.' His contributions helped shape the cultural landscape of France, promoting the idea of collective musical experience and civic engagement through music.

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Maurice Fleuret was a musicologist who played a key role in the establishment of the Fête de la musique.

La fête de la musique : L’art de l’écoute, le plaisir du partage
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-06-21
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Maurice Fleuret, a vibrant advisor to Jack Lang, famously stated that 'music will be everywhere and the concert nowhere.'

« Le succès de la Fête de la musique a lancé un débat biaisé entre un Paris vivant et progressiste et une ville embaumée et réac »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-07-12
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