Mass Art’s One & Only Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of The Order of Arts & Letters of France)

Paul Bempechat concertizes. Autochrome images of Paris c. 1910-1920.

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Surely a Mass Art first… France is about to honor Liberal Arts Professor Paul Bempechat for for his services to French culture internationally and especially for his revival of French composer Jean Cras. His efforts to promote ecumenism through music,  especially through the music of  Felix Mendelssohn,  also inspired French authorities to confer this award.

The French Consul in Boston will be investing him with the title of  knight of the order of arts and letters on October 4th in Cambridge.This award is equivalent to a lifetime achievement award. Huzzah to Sir Paul!