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Marie-Claire Alain

Marie-Claire Alain (1926–2013) was a French organist, organ teacher and musicologist.

Also recorded as Marie-Claire Geneviève Alain.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Marie-Claire Geneviève Alain.

Born at Saint-Germain-en-Laye in 1926, died at Le Pecq in 2013.

In detail

Marie-Claire Alain studied at Conservatoire de Paris. training under Marcel Dupré is recorded. Philippe Delacour and Jesse Eschbach are recorded as having studied under Marie-Claire Alain. the recorded working language is French.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Work by Marie-Claire Alain is recorded in the collections of Stadsarchief Rotterdam.

Distinctions recorded are Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour, Commander of the National Order of Merit, Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres‎ and Léonie Sonning Music Prize.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Marie-Claire Alain”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q237139: Marie-Claire Alain

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