Marie-Claire Alain
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Summary
Marie-Claire Alain was born on August 10, 1926[1], in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2]. She died on February 26, 2013[3], in Le Pecq[4]. She worked as an organist[5], organ teacher[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and harpsichordist[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (902 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Saint Germain-en-Laye Old Communal Cemetery[11]
- Father: Albert Alain[12]
- Country of citizenship: France[13]
- Occupation: composer[14], music arranger[15], musician[16]
- Educated at: Conservatoire de Paris[17]
- Student: Philippe Delacour[18], Jesse Eschbach[19]
- Award received: Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22], Léonie Sonning Music Prize[23], Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24]
- Sex or gender: female[25]
- Genre: classical music[26]
- Record label: Erato Records[27]
- Discography: Marie-Claire Alain discography[28]
- Commons category: Marie-Claire Alain[29]
- Family name: Alain[30]
- Given name: Marie-Claire[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Marie-Claire Alain[32]
- Student of: Marcel Dupré[33]
- Instrument: organ[34]
- Described by source: Riemann's Music Dictionary, 12th Edition[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[36]
- Birth name: Marie-Claire Geneviève Alain[37]
- Name in native language: Marie-Claire Alain[38]
- Start of work period: 1950[39]
- Sibling: Jehan Alain[40], Olivier Alain[41]
Why It Matters
Marie-Claire Alain has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] She is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
FAQs
Where was Marie-Claire Alain born?
Marie-Claire Alain was born in Saint-Germain-en-Laye[2].
Where did Marie-Claire Alain die?
Marie-Claire Alain passed away in Le Pecq[4].
Who were Marie-Claire Alain's parents?
Marie-Claire Alain's father was Albert Alain[12].
What did Marie-Claire Alain do for work?
Marie-Claire Alain worked as an organist[5], organ teacher[6], musicologist[7], music educator[8], and harpsichordist[9].
Where did Marie-Claire Alain go to school?
Marie-Claire Alain was educated at Conservatoire de Paris[17].
What awards did Marie-Claire Alain receive?
Honors received include Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[20], Commander of the National Order of Merit[21], Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres[22], and Léonie Sonning Music Prize[23].