Alexandre Guilmant

Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (French: [gilmɑ̃]; 12 March 1837 29 March 1911) was a French organist and composer. He was the organist of La Trinité from 1871 until 1901. A noted pedagogue, performer, and improviser, Guilmant helped found the Schola Cantorum de Paris. He was appointed as Professor of Organ in the Conservatoire de Paris in 1896.

Alexandre Guilmant
Guilmant, 1896
Born(1837-03-12)12 March 1837
Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Died29 March 1911(1911-03-29) (aged 74)
Occupations
  • Composer
  • Organist
Organizations
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