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Also known as Eugene Gigout

French organist and composer (1844–1925)

Person · Open Library

Born
1844
Died
1925
Works
3

Top works

  • Dix pièces pour orgue ou piano-pédalier
  • Toccata for organ

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Eugène Gigout (23 March 1844 Nancy – 9 December 1925 Paris) was a French organist and a composer of European late-romantic music for organ. He was a pupil of Camille Saint-Saëns and was the organist of Saint-Augustin Church in Paris for 62 years. Gigout became widely known as a teacher and his output as a composer was considerable. He was an expert improviser, and founded his own music school. (His nephew-by-marriage, Leon Boellmann, was also a fine organist and composer for the organ, though

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Eugène
Gender
male
Citizenship
France
Place of birth
Nancy
Place of death
Paris
Languages spoken
French
Student of
Clément Loret
Instrument
organ
Image
Eugène Gigout 1910.jpg
Work location
Paris
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Commons category
Eugène Gigout
date of birth
1844-03-23
date of death
1925-12-09
Commons gallery
Eugène Gigout
place of burial
Montmartre Cemetery
name in native language
Eugène Gigout
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Works in European collections

1 object attributed to Eugène Gigout, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana