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(plan-taé), Francis, Orthez, Ba es Pyrénees, March 2, 1839— Dax, Dec. 19, 1934; noted pianist; pupil of Marm on tel at Paris Cons.; won ist prize after 7 months’ tuition; pupil of Bazin (harm.) then self taught for 10 years, during which time he studied in seclusion in the Pyrenees; reappeared with succ.; toured widely in Europe, from 1872 until 1900, when he retired except for occasional concerts; c. transcriptions.