About Louis Chein
Lived 1637 – 1694 (aged 56–57). Louis Chein was a French composer and writer.
Louis Chein (Paris, 1637–1694) was a French priest and composer best known for his requiem mass for four voices published by Ballard in 1690. The "Ne recorderis"; and "Dirige Domine" of Chein's mass were selected by conductor Raphael Pichon for inclusion in the composite requiem mass Les Funerailles Royales de Louis XIV for the funeral of Louis XIV performed and videotaped in 2015.
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Who was Louis Chein?
French composer
When was Louis Chein born?
Louis Chein was born in 1637 in Paris.
When did Louis Chein die?
Louis Chein died on 17 June 1694.
What was Louis Chein's occupation?
Louis Chein was a composer and writer.
What nationality was Louis Chein?
Louis Chein was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louis Chein. https://biography.guide/louis-chein/
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