Jehan Alain

Synopsis

French composer and organist

• 1911, born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
• 1927-39, Paris, pupil at Paris Conservitoire where he studied with Marcel Dupre
• 1929-39, Paris, main period of composition
• 1935-39, Paris, organist of St Nicolas de Maisons Lafitte
• 1940, died in Saumur in combat

His most famous work today is his JA 119, Litanies. He was known to be influenced by the music, dance and philosophies of the far east. His musical output was viewed by many to have been amongst the most original of the 20th century.

For details, see the Wikipedia article on Jehan Alain.

List of Organ Works

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Background and General Perspectives on Performing Alain Organ Works

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Registration and Organs

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Ornamentation

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Recordings

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Free Online

• Litanies as played by Marie-Claire Alain on Youtube
• Playlist of Alain pieces as played by Dragan Trajer on Youtube

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