Albert Périlhou
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Albert Pérílhou was a French composer
, organist
, and pianist
.
, on 2 April 1846, he was son of an organist of Pézenas
and was formed as an organist by Saint-Saëns, at the Niedermeyer
school.
After some time passed as an organist and a piano teacher in Saint-Étienne
, he became professor of piano at the Conservatoire de Lyon
(1883). Called in Paris in 1888 as an artistic advisor of maison Erard, he became organist of Saint-Séverin
(1889) at the new instrument rebuilt by John Abbey, and then organist in Saint-Eustache
in 1905 and 1906. In 1910 he was named director of the Niedermeyer school.
Author of a large production for piano, organ, orchestra and voice, he retired in 1914 in Tain-l'Hermitage
, where he died (age 91) August 28, 1936. Probably following the example of his teacher and friend Saint-Saëns, he lived some time in Algeria.
"Distingués" and refined, his works can fit as well in concerts as in the Liturgy. His music airy without hurting, as the memory of elegance, culture and intelligence that this organist left us.
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
, and pianist
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
.
Life
Born in Dauzaman, in AriègeAriège
Ariège is a department in southwestern France named after the Ariège River.- History :Ariège is one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution on 4 March 1790. It was created from the counties of Foix and Couserans....
, on 2 April 1846, he was son of an organist of Pézenas
Pézenas
Pézenas is a commune in the Hérault département in Languedoc-Roussillon, southern France. At the 1999 census, its population was 7443.-Name:...
and was formed as an organist by Saint-Saëns, at the Niedermeyer
Niedermeyer
The name Niedermeyer is German and Dutch in origin initially used as a distinguishing name for a farmer who had a farm lower than the neighboring one...
school.
After some time passed as an organist and a piano teacher in Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne is a city in eastern central France. It is located in the Massif Central, southwest of Lyon in the Rhône-Alpes region, along the trunk road that connects Toulouse with Lyon...
, he became professor of piano at the Conservatoire de Lyon
Lyon
Lyon , is a city in east-central France in the Rhône-Alpes region, situated between Paris and Marseille. Lyon is located at from Paris, from Marseille, from Geneva, from Turin, and from Barcelona. The residents of the city are called Lyonnais....
(1883). Called in Paris in 1888 as an artistic advisor of maison Erard, he became organist of Saint-Séverin
Saint-Séverin
Saint-Séverin is a commune in the Charente department in southwestern France.-Geography:The Lizonne forms the commune's eastern border, then flows into the Dronne, which forms the commune's southern border.-Population:-References:*...
(1889) at the new instrument rebuilt by John Abbey, and then organist in Saint-Eustache
Saint-Eustache
Saint-Eustache may refer to:* Eustace of Luxeuil, monk* Saint Eustace , a legendary Christian martyr who allegedly lived in the 2nd century AD* Saint-Eustache, Quebec, a city in western Quebec, Canada...
in 1905 and 1906. In 1910 he was named director of the Niedermeyer school.
Author of a large production for piano, organ, orchestra and voice, he retired in 1914 in Tain-l'Hermitage
Tain-l'Hermitage
Tain-l'Hermitage is a commune in the Drôme department in southeastern France.-Geography:It is located on the left bank of the Rhône River, opposite Tournon-sur-Rhône, which is located in Ardèche.-Population:-Economy:...
, where he died (age 91) August 28, 1936. Probably following the example of his teacher and friend Saint-Saëns, he lived some time in Algeria.
Works
Vierne called him "a composer of the 18th century". Recognized as a great improviser, searching more the colors than the effects of genre, preferring delicateness, he had a perfect and elegant style in his compositions, that makes his music agreeable and easy."Distingués" and refined, his works can fit as well in concerts as in the Liturgy. His music airy without hurting, as the memory of elegance, culture and intelligence that this organist left us.
- Livre d’orgue. Simples pieces composed specially for "le service ordinaire" in seven books (Heugel, 1899-1905) :
- 1st book : 7 preludes and 3 transcriptions (J.S. Bach and J. Massenet)
- 2nd book : 7 pieces, preludes and etudes and 3 transcriptions (R. Schumann and J.S. Bach)
- 3rd book : 7 pieces, Prélude et Marche, and 3 transcriptions (F. Mendelssohn and J.S. Bach)
- 4th book : 7 pieces, Prélude, Cloches, and 3 transcriptions (Th. Arne and J.S. Bach)
- 5th book : 3 church pieces (Le Cloître, Noël, Le jour des morts au Mont-Saint-Michel), 3 Impromptus (for home organ), 2 Preludes and 3 Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier by J.S. Bach
- 6th book : 6 Noëls, O salutaris, Adoremus, Andantino, Le Glas, 2 Handel transcriptions
- 7th book : 6 pieces, Impressions (Saint-Sernin de Toulouse basilica), Épithalame, Lamento, Barcarolle (for home organ), Nox (without pedal).
- Ballade for flute (violin) and piano.
- Chanson de Guillot Martin, arranged for harp by Marcel GrandjanyMarcel GrandjanyMarcel Georges Lucien Grandjany was a French-born American harpist and composer. He began the study of the harp at the age of eight with Henriette Renié. He was admitted to the Paris Conservatoire at age eleven where he also studied with Alphonse Hasselmans, winning the coveted Premier Prix at age...
- Fantaisie pour 2 pianos
- String quartet
- String quintet
- Concerto for flute and orchestra
- Symphonic works : Scènes gothiques, Scènes d’après le folklore des provinces de France, Une veillée en Bresse, Une fête patronale en Velay.