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Pipedreams pays a centenary tribute to the memory of Notre Dame's famed organist, Sun 7/7 @ 8pm

French organist Pierre Cochereau (1924-1984) was famous for his improvisations in the post-romantic style, influencing many organists. Cochereau became organist of Notre-Dame in Paris in 1955.

Cochereau at the organ Notre Dame Paris
René Verwer
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hetorgel.nl
Cochereau at the organ Notre Dame Paris

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