Widor Flashcards
1
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full name
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Charles-Marie Widor
2
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born/died
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1844-1937
3
Q
country, time period, career
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French Romantic composer
4
Q
instruments played
A
piano and organ. Active as a virtuoso organist for 80 years.
5
Q
fame/legacy
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known as the “King of Organists,” composed 10 organ symphonies
challenged to improvisational organ duels
world famous organist and teacher. Held a lifelong position as one of France’s most prominent and influential musicians.
6
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cause of death
A
stroke
