Louis Vierne | |
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 Vierne c. 1910 | |
| Born | Louis Victor Jules Vierne 8 October 1870 Poitiers, France |
| Died | 2 June 1937 (aged 66) Paris, France |
| Education | Paris Conservatory (1894-1911) Schola Cantorum (1911-1935) École César Franck (1935-1937) |
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| Years active | 1892–1937 |
| Works | List of compositions |
| Relatives | Charles Colin, René Vierne |
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Louis Victor Jules Vierne (8 October 1870 – 2 June 1937) was a French organist and composer. As the organist of Notre-Dame de Paris from 1900 until his death, he focused on organ music, including six organ symphonies and a Messe solennelle for choir and two organs. He toured Europe and the United States as a concert organist. His students included Nadia Boulanger and Maurice Duruflé.[1]