Martin Jean
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Martin David Jean is an American organist
considered to be in the "highest ranks of the world's concert organists". He currently teaches organ at the Yale School of Music
, along with Thomas Murray
, and serves as Director of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music
. He first gained worldwide renown after winning the major organ competitions of Chartres
and NYACOP.
from University of Michigan
, where he studied with Robert Glasgow
. He was formerly associate professor and university organist at Valparaiso University
, where he also directed the University Kantorei. Among his many awards and honors are first place at the international Grand Prix de Chartres in 1986 and first prize in 1992 at the National Young Artists's Competition in Organ Performance, held by the American Guild of Organists. He is well-known for his interest in a wide range of organ music. He has recorded works by Tournemire
and Vierne
. Additionally, in the past fifteen years he has acquired considerable expertise in the field of early music and performance practice, taking a sabbatical in 1999 to study with Harald Vogel
in North Germany. His interest in early music was the driving force behind the installation of the noteworthy meantone-temperament organ in Yale University's Marquand Chapel, constructed and installed by Taylor and Boody in the summer of 2007.
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...
considered to be in the "highest ranks of the world's concert organists". He currently teaches organ at the Yale School of Music
Yale School of Music
The Yale School of Music is one of the twelve professional schools at Yale University and one of the premier music conservatories in the world....
, along with Thomas Murray
Thomas Murray (organist)
Thomas Mantle Murray is an internationally renowned American organist and well-known interpreter of Romantic organ music. He is currently professor of organ and university organist at the Yale School of Music, where he teaches alongside Martin Jean...
, and serves as Director of the Yale Institute of Sacred Music
Yale Institute of Sacred Music
The Yale Institute of Sacred Music traces its roots to the School of Sacred Music founded at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. The seminary's department of church music was brought to Yale in 1972, entering into partnership with the Yale School of Music and the Yale Divinity School...
. He first gained worldwide renown after winning the major organ competitions of Chartres
Chartres
Chartres is a commune and capital of the Eure-et-Loir department in northern France. It is located southwest of Paris.-Geography:Chartres is built on the left bank of the Eure River, on a hill crowned by its famous cathedral, the spires of which are a landmark in the surrounding country...
and NYACOP.
Life
He earned his DMADoctor of Musical Arts
The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is a doctoral academic degree in music. The D.M.A. combines advanced studies in an applied area of specialization with graduate-level academic study in subjects such as music history, music theory, or music pedagogy. The D.M.A...
from University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, where he studied with Robert Glasgow
Robert Glasgow
Robert Glasgow was an American organist and music pedagogue. He taught at the University of Michigan for over 40 years and was an internationally respected performer....
. He was formerly associate professor and university organist at Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso University, known colloquially as Valpo, is a regionally accredited private university located in the city of Valparaiso in the U.S. state of Indiana. Founded in 1859, it consists of five undergraduate colleges, a graduate school, a nursing school and a law school...
, where he also directed the University Kantorei. Among his many awards and honors are first place at the international Grand Prix de Chartres in 1986 and first prize in 1992 at the National Young Artists's Competition in Organ Performance, held by the American Guild of Organists. He is well-known for his interest in a wide range of organ music. He has recorded works by Tournemire
Charles Tournemire
Charles Tournemire was a French composer and organist, notable partly for his improvisations, which were often rooted in the music of Gregorian chant...
and Vierne
Louis Vierne
Louis Victor Jules Vierne was a French organist and composer.-Life:Louis Vierne was born in Poitiers, Vienne, nearly blind due to congenital cataracts, but at an early age was discovered to have an unusual gift for music. Louis Victor Jules Vierne (8 October 1870 – 2 June 1937) was a French...
. Additionally, in the past fifteen years he has acquired considerable expertise in the field of early music and performance practice, taking a sabbatical in 1999 to study with Harald Vogel
Harald Vogel
Harald Vogel is a German organist, organologist, and author. He is a leading expert on Renaissance and Baroque keyboard music. He has been professor of organ at the University of the Arts Bremen since 1994.-Books & articles:...
in North Germany. His interest in early music was the driving force behind the installation of the noteworthy meantone-temperament organ in Yale University's Marquand Chapel, constructed and installed by Taylor and Boody in the summer of 2007.
Discography
- The Complete Organ Symphonies of Louis VierneLouis VierneLouis Victor Jules Vierne was a French organist and composer.-Life:Louis Vierne was born in Poitiers, Vienne, nearly blind due to congenital cataracts, but at an early age was discovered to have an unusual gift for music. Louis Victor Jules Vierne (8 October 1870 – 2 June 1937) was a French...
. Martin Jean on the Newberry Memorial Organ, Woolsey Hall, Yale University.http://www.gothic-catalog.com/Vierne_Symphonies_Martin_Jean_4_CDs_p/lrcd-1071-74.htm - Tournemire's "The Seven Last Words of Christ". Martin Jean on the Newberry Memorial Organ, Woolsey Hall, Yale University.http://www.gothic-catalog.com/Tournemire_Seven_Last_Words_Martin_Jean_p/lrcd-1083.htm
- The Reddel Memorial Organ at Valparaiso University. Martin Jean, organist.http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/1184186/a/Martin+Jean,+Organist+-+The+Reddel+Memorial+Organ.htm
- Praise Parisienne. The National Lutheran Choir; David Cherwien, director; Martin Jean, organ.http://www.gothic-catalog.com/Praise_Parisienne_National_Lutheran_Cherwein_Jean_p/g-49257.htm