Jean Langlais

Synopsis

French composer, organist, and improviser

• 1907 born in La Fontenelle
• He was born blind
• He studied with Marchal at the Institution des Jeunes Aveugles in Paris
• He took First prize in organ at the Paris Conservatoire in 1930
• He took second prize in composition in 1934
• 1932 He was the organist at St. Pierre-de-Montrouge
• He also joined the staff at the blind school where he studied. He taught composition and organ
• 1945-1988 Organist Titulaire at the Basilique de Ste-Clotilde, Paris
• 1952 He made his first concert tour of the USA
• 1962-1975 he taught at the Schola Cantorum in Paris
• 1991 died in Paris

He followed the tradition of Tournemire and used gregorian melodies. He enhanced them with Polymodal harmony. His music was used to express religious faith. He became known for being the best teacher on improvisation.

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List of Organ Works

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Background and General Perspectives on Performing Langlais Organ Works

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Registration and Organs

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Fingering and Pedaling

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Ornamentation

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Scores and Editions

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Recordings

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Free Online

Pipedreams radio broadcast #1119, "Langlais on Langlais."

Pipedreams radio broadcast #1124, "In Memoriam Jean Langlais."

Pay to Listen

Available for purchase at iTunes, "Langlais joue Langlais".

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Notes

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