Paul Pierné
Composer
1874 – 1952
Who was Paul Pierné?
Paul Pierné was a French composer and organist.
Born in Metz, he was a cousin of composer and organist Gabriel Pierné. His first musical lessons were from his father Charles, himself a former student of César Franck. Pierné later studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under Georges Caussade and Charles Lenepveu. He received a mention in the 1903 Prix de Rome, and took second place in the competition in 1904.
He served as organist at St-Paul-St-Louis Church in Paris, succeeding his father in the position in 1905 until his own death in Paris 1952 .
His compositional output was wide-ranging, including two operas, several ballets, two symphonies, a number of orchestral tone poems, and chamber music, as well as large-form religious works, including two masses, an oratorio, and several smaller choral and organ works.
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- Born
- Jun 30, 1874
Metz - Nationality
- France
- Education
- Conservatoire de Paris
- Died
- Mar 24, 1952
Paris
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on July 23, 2013
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