André Raison

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1650 – 1719

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Who was André Raison?

André Raison was a French Baroque composer and organist. During his lifetime he was one of the most famous French organists and an important influence on French organ music. He published two collections of organ works, in 1688 and 1714. The first contains liturgical music intended for monasteries and a preface with information on contemporary performance practice. The second contains mostly noëls.

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Born
1650
Nanterre
Also known as
  • Andre Raison
  • Raison, André
Nationality
  • France
Died
1719
Paris

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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