Suzanne CHAISEMARTIN

Suzanne CHAISEMARTINSuzanne Chaisemartin, who studied under Marcel Dupré, is one of the most distinguished organiste of our time. She debuted an international career after her brilliant studies at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique” of Paris, which were crowned by the First Prize in organ and improvisation.

French and Foreign critics greeted the birth of a first-class artist.

At Marcel Dupré’s request, she was appointed acting organist at Saint-Sulpice during his recital tours abroad.

Titular organist of the Cavaillé-Coll organ at Saint-Augustin in Paris and the successor of Gigout, Huré and Fleury, her career encompasses concerts, recording sessions and radio broadcasts around the world.

She was soloist for Radio France. Her repertoire comprise the complete important music literature, from baroque music to contempory music, including those symphonie organ compositions she discovered with Marcel Dupré.

Suzanne Chaisemartin was also professor of organ at the “École Normale de Musique” in Paris, at the “Conservatoire National de Région” in Dijon and assistant professor at the “Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique” in Paris.

Her exemplary professional dedication will assure her the titles of “Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite” and “Officier des Arts et Lettres”.