Daniel Chorzempa

Daniel Walter Chorzempa (born December 7, 1944) is an American organist.

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December 7 - 1944 - American - Organ

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He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and subsently studied music at the University of Minnesota and Cologne. He began his career as a pianist, having some success in Europe during the late 60s and early 70s, however he became better known as an organist.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota - University of Minnesota - Cologne - Pianist

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Chorzempa is known for his great virtuosity, particularly in the organ works of Franz Liszt and Julius Reubke. Unlike most organists, he plays from memory, without sheet music.

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Franz Liszt - Julius Reubke - Sheet music

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Chorzempa has also composed electronic music, though this is little known.

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