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Jeanne Demessieux

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French composer, pianist, organist and music teacher (1921-1968)

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Jeanne Marie-Madeleine Demessieux was a French organist, pianist, composer, and teacher. She was the chief organist at Saint-Esprit for 29 years and at La Madeleine in Paris starting in 1962. She performed internationally as a concert organist and was the first female organist to sign a record contract.

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Knight of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Order of the Crown

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Jeanne Marie-Madeleine Demessieux was a French organist, pianist, composer, and teacher. She was the chief organist at Saint-Esprit for 29 years and at La Madeleine in Paris starting in 1962. She performed internationally as a concert organist and was the first female organist to sign a record contract. She went on to record many organ works, including her own compositions.

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France
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 1968 · aged 47
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