André Raison

André Raison (* 1640 in Nanterre, † 1719 in Paris) was a French organist and composer.

Life

His education was Raison in the Abbey of Sainte-Geneviève in Nanterre, where he also obtained the post of organist. He is also organist at the Jesuit church in the rue Saint -Jacques in Paris. Here he is referred to as a best organists of the city in the late 17th century. Among his pupils Louis -Nicolas Clérambault is counted.

Johann Sebastian Bach took on a musical theme by Raison, for his famous " Passacaglia and Fugue in C Minor ( BWV 582 ) "

Work

Raison is survived by two collections of organ works, the first being published in 1688, the second 1714. Contain five organ masses in the various church modes, " Noëls variés " ( edits and Variations on Folk Christmas ), a Magnificat and various other pieces.

Works (selection)

• Livre d' Orgue contenant cinq Messes ... et une offer ... ( Premier livre d' Orgue ), 1688
• Second livre d' Orgue sur les acclamations de la paix tant Desiree's ... 1714
• Offertoire du 5e ton
• Messe du 3e ton