Charles Tournemire

Charles Tournemire (Bordeaux, 22 January 1870 – Arcachon, 3 or 4 November 1939) was a French composer and organist, most famous for his improvisations. His improvisations were often rooted in the music of Gregorian chant. His compositions include many organ works, eight symphonies (one of them choral), four operas, twelve chamber works and eighteen for piano. Tournemire was the youngest student of César Franck, and became the Organist Titulaire a... more

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  • Jan 22, 1870

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  • 1939 (age 68 years)

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