Jeanne Demessieux
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Jeanne Marie-Madeleine Demessieux (13 February 1921 – 11 November 1968) was a French organist, pianist, composer, and teacher. She was the chief organist at Saint-Esprit for 29 years and at La Madeleine in Paris starting in 1962. She performed internationally as a concert organist and was the first female organist to sign a record contract. She went on to record many organ works, including her own compositions.
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Birth name | Jeanne Marie-Madeleine Demessieux |
Born | (1921-02-13)13 February 1921 Montpellier, Herault, France |
Died | 11 November 1968(1968-11-11) (aged 47) 12th arrondissement, Paris, France |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, teacher |
Instrument(s) | Piano, organ |
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