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February 26, 2013 by Norman Lebrecht
The death has been announced of Marie-Claire Alain, one of the most influential organists of all time. She was 86.
Her father, Albert Alain (1880-1971), was an organ composer and builder. Her composer brother, Jehain Alain, died fighting the German in 1940, at the age of 29. Marie-Claire played his works all her life.
A second brother, Olivier Alain (1918-1994) was an organist and director of the conservatory in their birthplace, Saint-Germain-en-Laye.
Marie-Claire Alain recorded the complete organ works of J S Bach no fewer than three time
http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2013/02/last-of-a-mighty-organ-line.html (http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2013/02/last-of-a-mighty-organ-line.html)
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Eric
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Hi
Thanks for posting - it saved me having to do it. very sad news.
I've added a little to the topic title (with some difficulty with the system) to indicate who is referred to.
Every Blessing
Tony (Moderator)
Her performances were an inspiration to me and will be remembered and played for ever
For such a small person she could produce a mighty sound
May she rest in peace