Alain Goraguer 1931-2023

On February 13, 2023, Alain Goraguer left us at age 91. Composer and pianist, he was also the arranger of the greats of the French Song. For Nana, he is a musician who has meant a lot in her career. Following the dissolution of her ensemble, The Athenians, in 1975, she entrusted him with the musical direction of her recordings. For several years, he made dozens of arrangements for her and accompanied her for certain TV specials. Nana also owes him several melodies including "He’s gone away", "L’amour est pareil" and "Pardonne-moi".

During his career, the public has not often seen his face. On the other hand, his name appears in all the albums in which he collaborated. Nana is grateful to him for his adaptations which have made possible her interpretation of great classics such as "Casta diva" by Bellini (Say goodbye) and "Nabucco" by Verdi which has become "Song for Liberty". Thank you Mr Goraguer!