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Émile Bourdon

Joseph Antoine Émile Bourdon (French pronunciation: [emil buʁdɔ̃]; 14 February 1884 – 11 July 1974) was a 20th-century French organist and composer.

Bourdon was the son of Magdelaine Louise Villate de Peufeilhoux (of noble descent) and Victor-Louis-Gabriel Bourdon (a financier). Later, he became a pupil of Alexandre Guilmant in the Conservatoire de Paris, Bourdon was a condisciple and friend of Marcel Dupré.

He was the organist of the great organ of the Saint Nicholas Cathedral of Monaco from 1922 to 1968, before canon Henri Carol succeeded him.[citation needed]

In addition, he was professor of organ at the Académie de Musique Fondation Prince Rainier III until 1968.[citation needed]

His wife Jeanne Barbezat died on 17 August 1974, and Bourdon himself died on 11 July of that year.[citation needed]

Bourdon is the author of several pieces for pipe organ including:

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