Jean Langlais
French composer of modern classical music, organist, and improviser (1907–1991)
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Summary
Jean Langlais was born on February 15, 1907[1], in La Fontenelle[2]. He died on May 8, 1991[3], in Paris[4]. He worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,245 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: France[10]
- Position held: titular organist[11]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[12]
- Student: Jérôme Faucheur[13], Iain Simcock[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Movement: classical music[16]
- Commons category: Jean Langlais[17]
- Family name: Langlais[18]
- Given name: Jean[19]
- Official website: http://www.jeanlanglais.com/[20]
- Medical condition: blindness[21]
- Student of: Marcel Dupré[22]
- Instrument: organ[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[24]
- List of works: list of compositions by Jean Langlais[25]
- Name in native language: Jean Langlais[26]
Why It Matters
Jean Langlais has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Jean Langlais born?
Jean Langlais's place of birth was La Fontenelle[2].
Where did Jean Langlais die?
Jean Langlais passed away in Paris[4].
What did Jean Langlais do for work?
Jean Langlais worked as a composer[5], organist[6], music educator[7], and university teacher[8].
Where did Jean Langlais go to school?
Jean Langlais was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[12].