Patrick Molard

Patrick Molard, born on November 17, 1951, in Saint-Malo, France, is a French musician recognized for his expertise in Pìobaireachd. He started playing the bombard and bagpipe at age 14 with the bagad Quic-en-Groigne. In 1969, Molard joined the pipe-band An Ere in Rennes and studied under Jakez Pincet, winning several soloist competitions. At 20, he trained with Robert U. Brown and Robert B. Nicol at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Upon returning to Brittany, Molard collaborated with Alan Stivell and formed the group Satanazet in 1973. He has also been part of notable groups like Gwerz, Pennoù Skoulm, and L'Héritage des Celtes. He released his first solo album, Ar baz valan - Cornemuse, in 1984. Subsequent albums include Biniou Braz (1998) and Deliou (2000).