Eugène Gigout

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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 he died very young at age 35.) The 10 pièces pour orgue (composed 1890) are his most well-known compositions. This set includes the Toccata in B minor, probably his best-known piece; it is a frequent encore at organ recitals. The set also includes the Scherzo in E major. Other notable pieces include the Grand Choeur Dialogué and Marche Religieuse. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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Gigout: Œuvres pour orgue

Gigout: The Complete Organ Works, Vol. 3

FAGIUS, Hans: Organ Favourites

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Boellmann: Suite Gothique / Pierne: 3 Pieces / Widor: Organ Symphony No. 6

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Great Cathedral Organs of England

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Complete Organ Works of Eugene Gigout - Vol 5 - The Cavaille-Coll Organs of Perpignan Cathedral

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Abbey Spectacular! Organ Favourites from St. Ouen, Rouen

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100 Best Wedding

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Virtuoso French Organ Music

The Britannic Organ, Vol. 4

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Golden Classics. Romantic Organ Classics

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ORGANS ACROSS THE BALTIC

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