Pierre Doukan

He mainly devoted himself to chamber music and several of his recordings were crowned by the Académie du disque.

In 1969, he became professor of violin at the Conservatoire de Paris at the same time as Michèle Auclair.

In 1984, he was appointed artistic director of the Orchestral Academy and in charge of the advanced course for solo violins at the Conservatoire à rayonnement régional de Paris [fr].

In 1993, he became music director of the CNR's department for preparation for orchestral careers.

He was married to pianist Thérèse Cochet, with whom he often played in concert and with whom he made several recordings.. Doukan died in Suresnes on 12 October 1995 at age 67.