Louis Vierne


Louis Vierne
Nationality: French
Born: 1870-1937
Education/Training:
Studied at the Paris Conservatory

Best Known For:
His emotional and tragic organ symphonies

Notable Compositions:
His six symphonies for solo organ

Assignments:
Served as the principal organist at the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris from 1900 until his death

Curious Facts:
He was born nearly blind, and his eyesight continued to diminish as he got older, leaving to him rely on braille and his memory in order to play music

REPERTOIRE: Carillon de Westminister

Concert Details Date
Embrace Jan 23, 2005

REPERTOIRE: Messe solonnelle

Concert Details Date
Double Organ and Chorus Jan 14, 2001