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Bernard Foccroulle
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Michael Murray
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There are three musicians by the name of Michael Murray. 1) Michael Murray, the organist, was considered America's premiere classical … read moreThere are three musicians by the name of Michael Murray. 1) Michael Murray, the organist, was considered America's premiere classical organist during the 1970s-1990s. He is now retired although he still plays on occasion at St. Mark… read moreThere are three musicians by the name of Michael Murray. 1) Michael Murray, the organist, was considered America's premiere classical organist during the 1970s-1990s. He is now retired although he still plays on occasion at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio. In addition to b… read more
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Marie-Claire Alain
7,732 listeners
Marie-Claire Alain (August 10, 1926, Saint-Germain-en-Laye- February 26, 2013, Le Pecq) was a French organist best known for her prolific r… read moreMarie-Claire Alain (August 10, 1926, Saint-Germain-en-Laye- February 26, 2013, Le Pecq) was a French organist best known for her prolific recording career. Her mastery of registrations, her scholarship in the history of performance pract… read moreMarie-Claire Alain (August 10, 1926, Saint-Germain-en-Laye- February 26, 2013, Le Pecq) was a French organist best known for her prolific recording career. Her mastery of registrations, her scholarship in the history of performance practices on the organ, and her magisterial and nuanced playing m… read more
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Lionel Rogg
4,132 listeners
Lionel Rogg (b. Geneva, April 21 1936) is a Swiss organist, composer and teacher of musical theory. Among many other distinctions, he has r… read moreLionel Rogg (b. Geneva, April 21 1936) is a Swiss organist, composer and teacher of musical theory. Among many other distinctions, he has recorded the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach three times. Rogg showed exceptional m… read moreLionel Rogg (b. Geneva, April 21 1936) is a Swiss organist, composer and teacher of musical theory. Among many other distinctions, he has recorded the complete organ works of Johann Sebastian Bach three times. Rogg showed exceptional musical gifts at an early age. At 15 he took charge of the Ge… read more
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E. Power Biggs
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Edward George Power Biggs (1906 - 1977) was an American organist, born and trained in England. He is noted for reviving interest in pre-Rom… read moreEdward George Power Biggs (1906 - 1977) was an American organist, born and trained in England. He is noted for reviving interest in pre-Romantic organ music, advocating the use of historical instruments and original registrations, and ca… read moreEdward George Power Biggs (1906 - 1977) was an American organist, born and trained in England. He is noted for reviving interest in pre-Romantic organ music, advocating the use of historical instruments and original registrations, and causing many organs built in America to be a European Baroque … read more
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Jean Guillou
3,426 listeners
Jean Victor Arthur Guillou (18 April 1930 – 26 January 2019) was a French composer, organist, pianist, and pedagogue. Guillou was born in A… read moreJean Victor Arthur Guillou (18 April 1930 – 26 January 2019) was a French composer, organist, pianist, and pedagogue. Guillou was born in Angers. Following his first studies in piano and organ, he became organist at the church St. Serge … read moreJean Victor Arthur Guillou (18 April 1930 – 26 January 2019) was a French composer, organist, pianist, and pedagogue. Guillou was born in Angers. Following his first studies in piano and organ, he became organist at the church St. Serge in Angers at the age of 12. He studied then at the Paris Con… read more
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Walter Kraft
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André Isoir
2,705 listeners
André Isoir (born in Saint-Dizier, France on 20 July 1935) is a renowned French organist. Isoir studied with Édouard Souberbielle (organ) a… read moreAndré Isoir (born in Saint-Dizier, France on 20 July 1935) is a renowned French organist. Isoir studied with Édouard Souberbielle (organ) and Germaine Mounier (piano) at the École César-Franck and under Rolande Falcinelli at the Paris Co… read moreAndré Isoir (born in Saint-Dizier, France on 20 July 1935) is a renowned French organist. Isoir studied with Édouard Souberbielle (organ) and Germaine Mounier (piano) at the École César-Franck and under Rolande Falcinelli at the Paris Conservatoire where he won the first prizes in organ and impro… read more
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Hans Fagius
11,937 listeners
Hans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he… read moreHans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he continued his studies in Paris with Maurice Duruflé, and while still a student he won the interna… read moreHans Fagius studied the organ under Bengt Berg and at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm under Alf Linder. After graduating in 1974 he continued his studies in Paris with Maurice Duruflé, and while still a student he won the international organ competitions in Leipzig and Stockholm. Starting… read more
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Stephen Cleobury
30,329 listeners
Sir Stephen Cleobury CBE (31 December 1948 - 22 November 2019) was an English organist and Director of Music, most noted for his connection… read moreSir Stephen Cleobury CBE (31 December 1948 - 22 November 2019) was an English organist and Director of Music, most noted for his connection with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge and the BBC Singers. Cleobury was born in Bromle… read moreSir Stephen Cleobury CBE (31 December 1948 - 22 November 2019) was an English organist and Director of Music, most noted for his connection with the Choir of King's College, Cambridge and the BBC Singers. Cleobury was born in Bromley, Kent, the son of John F. Cleobury and Brenda J. Randall. … read more