Albert Leblanc

Albert Leblanc

Albert Leblanc (born December 24, 1903 in Sprimont , † February 6, 1987 in Luxembourg ) was a Belgian composer and organist .

Leblanc learned to play the organ during his childhood and youth, and at the age of 14 he was an organist in Longlier , a district of Neufchâteau .

In 1920 he began his studies at the world-famous Lemmens Institute in Mechelen (Malines), where he a. A. heard composition at Julius van Nuffel's . He finished his studies "with great honors".

In 1925 Albert Leblanc became organist at Ste. Foye in Liège , where he continued his studies at the same time. A year later he resigned the offered position of organist at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin to take part in the international competition for the occupation of the same office at the cathedral of Luxembourg , which he won, after which he stayed for over 60 years until his Death 1987 officiated here. His successor was Carlo Hommel .

In addition to his obligations, he did not have the time for extensive compositional activity, and so there are only a few works by him, including the "Domine salvam fac" for choir, baritone and organ. The international reputation of the close friend of Marcel Dupré was based primarily on his concerts, especially in other European countries, as well as his recordings of organ music for the Luxembourg radio.

Web links

• Short CV on symposium.music.org
• Albert Leblanc on the Maitrise website of the Luxembourg Cathedral