André Raison
André Raison (* around 1640 in Nanterre , † 1719 in Paris ) was a French organist and composer .
Life
Raison received his training at the Abbey of Sainte-Geneviève in Nanterre , where he also received the post of organist. He also became organist at the Jesuit church on rue Saint-Jacques in Paris . Here he was described as one of the best organists in town towards the end of the 17th century. Louis-Nicolas Clérambault is counted among his pupils .
Johann Sebastian Bach took over a musical theme from Raison for his well-known “ Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor ” ( BWV 582)
plant
Raison left two collections of organ works, the first published in 1688, the second in 1714. It contains five organ masses in the various church modes, "Noëls variés" (arrangements and variations on popular Christmas carols), a Magnificat and various other pieces.
Works (selection)
- Livre d'Orgue contenant cinq Messes… et une Offerte… ( Premier livre d'Orgue ), 1688
- Second livre d'Orgue sur les acclamations de la paix tant desirées… 1714
- Offertoire you 5th tone
- Measure you 3rd ton
Web links
- Sheet music and audio files by André Raison in the International Music Score Library Project
- Works by and about André Raison in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Reason, André |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | French organist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1640 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Nanterre |
| DATE OF DEATH | 1719 |
| Place of death | Paris |