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Ernest Gagnon

Québécois composer (1834-1915) · Canada · On the map · Musicians · Died at 80

Ernest Gagnon was a Canadian folklorist, composer, and organist. He is best known for compiling a large amount of French Canadian folk music which he published as Chansons populaires du Canada in 1865-1867.

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He was greatly admired for his virtuoso performances on the organ and was also considered an expert at plainsong accompaniment.

Country
Canada
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1834 to 1915 · aged 80

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