1875–1965 German/French organist Born in Alsace, at that time part of the German Empire, Schweitzer studied in Paris with Charles Widor (1844–1937), who encouraged him to write his book on J. S. Bach. Schweitzer also studied organ building, and was convinced of the unsuitability of the modern organ for Bach’s music. Introduction | Modern Era | Classical Personalities ...
intellectual interpreter of the sonatas of Beethoven and Schubert, and an inspiring teacher. He emigrated to the US in 1939. Introduction | Modern Era | Classical Personalities | Albert Schweitzer | Modern Era | Classical ...
(Van-son’ Dan-de’) 1851–1931 French composer An influential member of Franck’s circle, D’Indy was a vociferous promoter of Franck’s ideas, and his biographer. He was a prolific composer in every genre. He excelled in programme music, inspired by French and Swiss landscapes and nature. Best known are the colourful tone-poems for piano and orchestra, Jour d’été à la montagne ...
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