Thierry Joseph-Louis [Thierry] Escaich (08/05/1965) is a French organist and composer. Born in Nogent-sur-Marne, Escaich studied organ, improvisation and composition at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP), where he won eight First Prizes and where he has taught improvisation and composition since 1992. Together with Vincent Warnier, he was appointed organist of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church in Paris in 1996 (succeeding Maurice Duruflé). He tours internationally as a performing artist and composer.
Source: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thierry_Escaich |
In Memoriam
Period: | 21st century |
Composed in: | 2002 |
Text/libretto: | Latin |
Duration: | 7' |
In memory of: | Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986) |
Label(s): | Calliope CAL 9939 |
In Memoriam (2002) is a piece for organ and choir. It contains texts from the Missa pro Defunctis. Part of a Hommage à Maurice Duruflé.
Source: | booklet of cd Calliope CAL 9939 |
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Maurice Duruflé
(dedicatee) |