Birthdate: February 21, 1844
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Lyon, France
Died: March 12, 1937
Charles-Marie-Jean-Albert Widor was a prominent French organist, composer, and teacher known for his ten organ symphonies, particularly the famous toccata in his fifth symphony, often played at weddings. He served as the longest-tenured organist at Saint-Sulpice in Paris and taught at the Paris Conservatory. Widor was a prolific composer across various genres, including symphonies, songs, operas, and ballets. His innovative use of the term “symphony” in organ music was influenced by organ builder Aristide Cavaillé-Coll.
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