About Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier
Lived 1764 – 1859 (aged 95). Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier was a French organist and composer.
Jean Baptiste Charbonnier (23 April 1764 – 22 October 1859) was a French organist and composer.
Life Born in Châlons-sur-Marne, Charbonnier was successively organist in Châlons, at the Churches of Saint-Nicaise, Notre-Dame en Vaux, Saint-Alpin, and finally of the Saint-Étienne cathedral.
He died in his native city of Châlons on 22 October 1859 at the age of 95.
Works He leaves an abundant body of work for the organ: varied Christmas, imitative works, storms, battles, harmonizations.
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Who was Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier?
French organist
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Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier was born on 23 April 1764 in Châlons-en-Champagne.
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Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier died on 22 October 1859 in Châlons-en-Champagne.
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Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier was an organist and composer.
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Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier was French.
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