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Charles Tournemire

Charles Tournemire (1870–1939) was a French composer, organist and music educator.

Also recorded as Charles Arnould Tournemire; Charles Arnold Tournemire.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Charles Arnould Tournemire.

Born at Bordeaux in 1870, died at Arcachon in 1939.

In detail

Charles Tournemire studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under César Franck and Charles-Marie Widor is recorded. Henriette Puig-Roget is recorded as having studied under Charles Tournemire. the recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is classical music and organ performance. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera and symphony. The authority associates the name with classical music.

Residence is recorded at Ouessant. Employment is recorded with Conservatoire de Paris.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour and prix Chartier.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Charles Tournemire”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q547168: Charles Tournemire

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