- Eugène Gigout
Eugène Gigout (
23 March 1844 –9 December 1925 ) was a Frenchorganist and a composer of European late-romantic music for organ.Biography
Eugène Gigout was born in
Nancy , and died inParis .A pupil of
Camille Saint-Saëns , he served as the organist ofSaint-Augustin Church inParis for 62 years. He became widely known as a teacher and his output as acomposer was considerable. Renowned as an expert improviser, he also founded his own music school. (His nephew-by-marriage,Leon Boellmann , was also a fine organist and composer for the organ, though he died very young at age 35.)The "10 pièces pour orgue" (composed 1890) are his most well-known compositions. This set includes the "Toccata" in B minor, probably his best-known piece; it is a frequent encore at
organ recital s. The set also includes the "Scherzo" in E major. Other notable pieces include the "Grand Choeur Dialogué" and "Marche Religieuse".Gigout's compositions are available on a number of commercial recordings.
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* [http://www.phantorg.net/gigout.htm recording of "10 pièces pour orgue" played on virtual organs]
* [http://www.virtuallybaroque.com/list2h.htm More Gigout works played on a virtual organ]
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