Johann Vexo

Johann Vexo (born 1978) is a French organist. He is the organist for both the choir organ at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris,[1] and the great organ of the Cathedral of Nancy.

Biography

Native from Nancy, Johann Vexo studied organ with Christophe Mantoux, historical music with Martin Gester and harpsichord with Aline Zylberajch at the Conservatoire of Strasbourg, where he was awarded first organ prize.

After being admitted to the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique of Paris, he perfected his studies with Michel Bouvard and Olivier Latry, and won their first organ prize, their first basso continuo prize and the Diplôme de Formation Supérieure. In parallel, he took writing classes, winning the harmony and counterpoint prizes.

In 2004, Johann Vexo was granted the position of organist for the Choir Organ of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. Since 2009, he is also organist of the Cathedral of Nancy. He holds the Aptitude Certificate and teaches organ at the Conservatoire of Angers.

Johann Vexo teaches organ during the European Summer Masterclasses of Nancy,[2] performs many concerts, both in France and abroad (Europe, North America, Russia) and has recorded several CDs on historical French organs,[3] especially one for JAV recordings on the great organ of Notre-Dame de Paris.[4]

Discography

References

  1. http://www.notredamedeparis.fr/spip.php?article403
  2. ":: RML - Académies Internationales d'été du Grand Nancy 2009 ::". Academiesdugrandnancy.com. Retrieved 2013-06-23.
  3. Discography on french website france-orgue.fr
  4. "Johann Vexo at Notre Dame Cathedral". Pipeorgancds.com. Retrieved 2013-06-23.

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