Georges Boidin
Georges Boidin (1929-2013) was a French organist, composer, and pedagogue, a leading figure of the 20th-century organ school. A student of Marcel Dupré and Maurice Duruflé at the Paris Conservatoire, he distinguished himself by winning First Prizes in organ and improvisation. His career was inextricably linked to the prestigious organ loft of the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, where in 1971 he succeeded his master Dupré as titular organist, holding the position for over forty years. Alongside his international concert career, he was a professor of organ and improvisation at the same Paris Conservatoire, training generations of musicians. His compositional output, although not extensive, includes significant works such as the "Suite Brève" and the "Triptyque," which perpetuate the tradition of the French symphonic organ. Recognized for his technical virtuosity and interpretive depth, he is considered one of the foremost exponents of his generation.
