Maurice Maréchal, born on October 3, 1892 in Dijon, France, was a French cellist. He studied at the Paris Conservatory, winning his first prize for cello in 1911. During World War I, he served as a soldier and musician, creating a makeshift cello with fellow soldiers. After the war, Maréchal joined the Concerts Lamoureux in 1919 and later became a member of the New York Orchestra in 1926. He embarked on an extensive solo career, touring internationally with pianist Émile Poillot. Maréchal was appointed professor at the Paris Conservatory in 1942. Notable premieres include Maurice Ravel's Sonata for Violin and Cello and works by André Caplet, Arthur Honegger, and Darius Milhaud. He passed away on April 19, 1964 in Paris.
