Claude Balbastre
French organist and composer of the baroque era
Born
December 8th, 1724
300 years ago
Died
1799
226 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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An influential organist and composer, contributed significantly to the development of French organ music. Worked at the Sainte-Croix Church in Bordeaux and later became the organist at the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. Composed numerous works for organ and keyboard instruments, demonstrating exceptional skill in improvisation. His compositions often featured elaborate ornamentation and were influential in the French baroque style.
Composed numerous organ works
Served as organist at Notre-Dame Cathedral
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