Jean-Baptiste Charbonnier Explained

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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