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Charles-Marie Courboin

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Belgian musician (1884-1973)

Lived 1884 to 1973 · aged 89
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Charles Marie Courboin (1884-1973) was a Belgian-American organ virtuoso who enjoyed popularity during the 1920s. During this time he was engaged by department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker to oversee the second enlargement of the Wanamaker Organ.

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Courboin at the 6 manual Wanamaker Organ Console he helped designCourboin at the 6 manual Wanamaker Organ Console he helped designCharles M. Courboin in the late 1920s.Charles M. Courboin in the late 1920s.

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Charles Marie Courboin (1884-1973) was a Belgian-American organ virtuoso who enjoyed popularity during the 1920s. During this time he was engaged by department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker to oversee the second enlargement of the Wanamaker Organ. He added the huge string and orchestral sections, bringing it to 461 ranks and 28,482 pipes. He also served as director of music for St. Patrick Cathedral, New York City, from 1943 until his retirement in 1968.

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Lived 1884 to 1973 · aged 89
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