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The Organ Music of Jehan Alain

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First of four programmes played by MARIE-CLAIRE ALAIN in the Parish Church of St Germain-en-Laye, near Paris
Jehan Alain died in the Battle of Saumur in 1940 at the age of 29. His original and memorable music highlights this tragedy, and his sister
Marie-Claire has recorded it in the church where Jehan and their father Albert Alain were organists before her. Prélude et Fugue Petite piece
Troisdanses:Joies: Deuils; Luttes
A BBC Digital recording (A specification of the instrument is available: send a large stamped addressed envelope to:
Alain Organ Specification, [address removed])

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Played By:
Marie-Claire Alain
Unknown:
Albert Alain
Source: Radio Times

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