Eugène Gigout

Eugène Gigout was a French organist and a composer of classical music for organ.

Related Topics:
Organist - Classical music - Organ

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He was a pupil of Camille Saint-Saëns

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He was born 23 March 1844 in Nancy, France

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He died 9 December 1925 in Paris, France

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He was the organist of St. Augustin Church in Paris for 62 years.

Related Topics:
St. Augustin Church - Paris

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He was widely known as a teacher and his output as a composer was considerable.

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Among his compositions are:

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• "Marche Religieuse"
• "10 pièces pour orgue" (composed 1890)

His compositions are available on a number of commercial recordings.

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