Jean Langlais


Jean Langlais
Nationality: French
Born: 1907-1991
Education/Training:
Studied organ at the Institut National des Jeunes Aveugles (National Institute for Blind Children) in Paris and the Paris Conservatoire

Best Known For:
Being an internationally in demand concert organist; His man compositions of organ and sacred choral music

Notable Compositions:
Messe solennelle; Missa Salve Regina; Missa in simplicitate; Hymne d'actions de grâces; Suite médiévale

Assignments:
Taught at the National Institute for Blind Children and the Schola Cantorum; Served as the organiste titulaire at the Basilica of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris from 1945-1988

Curious Facts:
Became blind at age two due to glaucoma

Notable Recordings:
Life and Music of Jean Langlais

REPERTOIRE: Messe Solennelle

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Solemn Psalm No. 1

Concert Details Date
Roger Wagner at 70 Jan 21, 1984

REPERTOIRE: Psalm 117: Praise the Lord, All Ye Nations

REPERTOIRE: Kyrie

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Gloria

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Sanctus

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Benedictus

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Agnus Dei

Concert Details Date
Mystics at the Cathedral Nov 10, 2002

REPERTOIRE: Psalm 117: Praise The Lord, All Ye Nations

Concert Details Date
For Chorus and Organ Apr 26, 1998