Louis Vierne
French organist and composer (1870–1937)
Died aged 66LibraFrance
Biography
Louis Victor Jules Vierne (8 October 1870 – 2 June 1937) was a French organist and composer. He was the organist of Notre-Dame de Paris from 1900 until his death. As a composer, much of his output was organ music, including six symphonies and four suites, and works for choir and organ, including a Messe solennelle for choir and two organs. He toured Europe and the United States as a concert organist. His students included Nadia Boulanger and Maurice Duruflé.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Schola Cantorum de Paris
Genres
- symphony
- classical music
Instruments
- pipe organ
Family
- Siblings
- René Vierne
Awards & honours (1)
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
Quick answers about Louis Vierne
- How old was Louis Vierne?
- Louis Vierne died on June 2, 1937 at the age of 66.
- When is Louis Vierne's birthday?
- Louis Vierne was born on October 8, 1870.
- Where was Louis Vierne born?
- Louis Vierne was born in Poitiers.
- What is Louis Vierne's zodiac sign?
- Louis Vierne's zodiac sign is Libra.
- What is Louis Vierne's nationality?
- Louis Vierne is a citizen of France.
- What does Louis Vierne do?
- Louis Vierne is known as composer, organist, music educator, music arranger.
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