Background
Alain, Marie-Claire was born on August 10, 1926 in St.-Germain-en-Lye, France. Daughter of Albert and Madeleine (Alberty) Alain.
Alain, Marie-Claire was born on August 10, 1926 in St.-Germain-en-Lye, France. Daughter of Albert and Madeleine (Alberty) Alain.
Student, Institute Notre Dame, St.-Germain-en-Laye. Student, Consultant National Superieur Musique, Paris. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Colorado State University.
Doctor of Music (honorary), Southern Methodist University. Postgraduate, Boston Conservatory.
over 230 records, including complete works of J. Alain, C. P. E. Bach, J. S. Bach, C. Balbastre, G. Bbhm, N. Bruhns, D. Buxtehude, L. N. Clerambault, F. Couperin, L. C. Daquin, C. Frank, N. de Grigny, J. A. Guilain, G. F. Handel, J. Haydn, F. Mendelssohn, A. Vivaldi, etc. Lecturer, Summer Academy, for organists, Haarlem, Netherlands since 1956. Numerous concerts throughout world since 1955. Lecturer at numerous universities throughout world.
Expert on organology to Minister of Culture. Honorary D.Hum.Litt. (Colorado State University). Honorary Doctor of Music (Southern Methodist University, Dallas).
Appeared in numerous concerts. Artist over 250 recordings, including complete works of J. Alain, C.P.E. Bach, J.S. Bach, C. Balbastre, G. Böhm, N. Bruhns, D. Buxtenhude, L.N. Clérambault, F. Couperin, L.C. Daquin, C. Franck, N. de Grigny, J.A. Guilain, G.F. Handel, J. Haydn, F. Mendelssohn, A. Vivaldi, others.
Married Jacques Gommier, 1950. 2 children.