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François Espinasse was born in 1961 and studied the piano, the organ, chamber music, musical analysis, harmony and counterpoint at the " Conservatoire National de Région " of Toulouse (France).
In 1980, he obtained an organ first prize in Xavier Darasse's class and the following year, another first prize in André Isoir's class at the " Conservatoire d'Orsay ".
In 1986 and 1988, he was awarded the third prize in International Organ Competitions held in Toulouse and Musashino (Japan.)
He is currently an organ professor in the " Conservatoire National de Région " of Bordeaux (France) and organist at St-Séverin's church in Paris.
He has given recitals, concerts and master-classes in many European countries, Israël, Korea and Japan. He played as soloist with notably Charles Dutoit.
He is a member of the Historical Organs Committee and of " New Organs Committee " in the French Ministery of Culture.
Discography :
- Pieces by L.Marchand and J.A.Guilain
- Riepp organ in Ottobeuren Abbey (Germany)
- The six Sonatas by C.P.E. Bach
- Westenfelder organ of Fère-en-Tardenois (France)
- Pieces by J.S.Bach
- Ahrend organ in Porrentruy (Switzerland)
- Pieces by L.N.Clérambault and P.Dumage
- Lépine organ in St Pons de Thomières (France)
- Spanish organ music of XVII and XVIII centuries
- Sanchez organ in Carinena (Spain)
- Music of Passion by Bach, Brahms and M.Radulescu
with actor Michael Lonsdale - Kern organ in St Séverin in Paris
- Pieces by Gilbert Amy, X.Darasse and O.Messiaen
- Several organs in Toulouse
Contact details and further information
François Espinasse16, rue Camille Hébert
F-91220 Brétigny sur Orge
(0)1.60.84.44.45
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