Émile Bourdon | |
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Born | 14 February 1884 Lapalisse (Allier) |
Died | 11 July 1974 Monaco |
(aged 90)
Occupation | Organist Composer |
Émile Bourdon (14 February 1884 – 11 July 1974) was a 20th-century French organist and composer.
A pupil of Alexandre Guilmant in the Conservatoire de Paris, Bourdon was a condisciple and friend of Marcel Dupré.
He was the organist of the great organ of the Saint Nicholas Cathedral of Monaco from 1922 to 1968, before canon Henri Carol succeeded him.
in addition, he was professor of organ at the Académie de Musique Fondation Prince Rainier III until 1968.
Bourdon is the author of several pieces for pipe organ including:
Other: