Léon Boëllmann
French composer and organist (1862–1897)
Died aged 35LibraFrance
Biography
Léon Boëllmann (French pronunciation: [leɔ̃ bɔ.ɛlman]; 25 September 1862 – 11 October 1897) was a French composer, known for a small number of compositions for organ. His best-known composition is Suite gothique (1895), which is a staple of the organ repertoire, especially its concluding Toccata.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- judge
- chapelmaster
Employers / organisations
- Conservatoire de Paris
Genres
- classical music
Instruments
- organ
Family
- Children
- Marie-Louise Gigout-Boëllmann
Awards & honours (2)
- prix Chartier
- Officer of the French Order of Academic Palms
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- Léon Boëllmann died on October 11, 1897 at the age of 35.
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- Léon Boëllmann was born on September 25, 1862.
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- Léon Boëllmann was born in Ensisheim.
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- Léon Boëllmann's zodiac sign is Libra.
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- Léon Boëllmann is a citizen of France.
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- Léon Boëllmann is known as composer, organist, music critic, music teacher.
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- Wikidata lists 1 child of Léon Boëllmann.
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