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Charles-Marie Widor

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French organist and composer (1844-1937)

FranceMusiciansLived 1844 to 1937 · aged 93
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Charles-Marie-Jean-Albert Widor was a French organist, composer and teacher of the late Romantic era. As a composer he is known for his ten organ symphonies, especially the toccata of his fifth organ symphony, which is frequently played as recessional music at weddings and other celebrations.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour

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Country
France
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1844 to 1937 · aged 93
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30 languages

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