Louis Vierne

Louis Vierne
Vierne c. 1910
Born
Louis Victor Jules Vierne

(1870-10-08)8 October 1870
Poitiers, France
Died2 June 1937(1937-06-02) (aged 66)
Paris, France
EducationParis Conservatory (1894-1911) Schola Cantorum (1911-1935) École César Franck (1935-1937)
Occupations
  • Organist
  • Composer
Years active1892–1937
WorksList of compositions
RelativesCharles 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]

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