Paul Pierné

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Paul Pierné (30 June 1874 – 24 March 1952) was a French composer and organist.

Born in Metz, he was a cousin of composer and organist Gabriel Pierné. His first musical lessons were from his father Charles, himself a former student of César Franck. Pierné later studied at the Conservatoire de Paris under Georges Caussade and Charles Lenepveu. He received a mention in the 1903 Prix de Rome, and took second place in the competition in 1904.

He served as organist at St-Paul-St-Louis Church in Paris, succeeding his father in the position in 1905 until his own death in Paris 1952 .

His compositional output was wide-ranging, including two operas, several ballets, two symphonies, a number of orchestral tone poems, and chamber music, as well as large-form religious works, including two masses, an oratorio, and several smaller choral and organ works.

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Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 27263707 LCCN: no96065203 ISNI: 0000 0001 0856 1804 GND: 103934235

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Name	Pierne, Paul
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Short description	French composer
Date of birth	30 June 1874
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Date of death	24 March 1952
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