Jean Langlais
Synopsis
Jean Langlais (1907-1991) was a French composer, organist, and improviser.[1]
- 1907 born in La Fontenelle[2]
- Was blind since the age of two[3]
- He studied with Marchal at the Institution des Jeunes Aveugles in Paris
- He took First prize in organ at the Paris Conservatoire in 1930
- In 1931, he received the “Grand Prix d’Execution et Improvisation des Amis de l’Orgue”, after having studied improvisation with Charles Tournemire[4]
- 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
- Professor for forty years at the National Institute for the Young Blind[5]
- In 1945, he became the successor to Cesar Franck and Charles Tournemire at the prestigious organ tribune of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris. He left that position in 1987 at the age of 80, having been titular for 42 years[6]
- 1952 He made his first concert tour of the USA and performed more than 300 concerts in North America[7]
- Professor for forty years at the National Institute for the Young Blind[8]
- 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.
For additional details, see the Wikipedia article.
List of Organ Works
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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Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
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Tempo and Meter
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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."
Fete performed by Christopher Young
Pasticcio performed by Marie Ducrot, at the Church of St. Martin in Pau
Pay to Listen
Available for purchase at iTunes, "Langlais joue Langlais".
Other Resources
See the Jean Langlais website for a list of publications dealing with Langlais and his style. [1]
A DVD documentary, Life and Music of Jean Langlais, is available from the Organ Historical Society [2]
Notes
- ↑ Oxford Music Online, accessed 18 February 2015
- ↑ Jean Langlais Website, http://jeanlanglais.com/index.php
- ↑ Jean Langlais Website, http://jeanlanglais.com/index.php
- ↑ Jean Langlais Website, http://jeanlanglais.com/index.php
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- ↑ Jean Langlais Website, http://jeanlanglais.com/index.php
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