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Thierry Joseph-Louis Escaich (born 8 May 1965) is a French organist and composer . Life. Born in Nogent-sur-Marne, Escaich studied organ, improvisation and composition at the Conservatoire de Paris (CNSMDP), where he won eight First Prizes and where he has taught improvisation and composition since 1992.
Already familiar to Dresden audiences, Thierry Escaich takes up the position of Palastorganist (Organist-in-Residence) and Composer-in-Residence with the Dresden Philharmony, for the 2022/23 seacon. More information.
Learn about Thierry Escaich, a French composer of opera, orchestral and chamber music, and a virtuosic organist and improviser. Discover his distinctive sound-world, his major works, his awards and his upcoming engagements.
Thierry Escaich mène une carrière internationale d'organiste et d'improvisateur, jouant dans les grandes capitales mondiales. Dans ses concerts et récitals, il aime mêler ses propres œuvres à celles d'autres compositeurs et les relier par des improvisations.
Learn about the life and works of Thierry Escaich, a contemporary composer who draws inspiration from sacred music and improvisation. Explore his biography, oeuvre, awards, and resources on the Ircam website.
Thierry Escaich is one of the ambassadors of the great French school of improvisation in the wake of Maurice Duruflé, whom he succeeded as organist of Saint-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris. He appears in recitals internationally, combining repertoire pieces with his own compositions and improvisations.