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Denis Bédard

rojo

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I was just wondering if anyone has heard his playing and/or works. I heard him the other day on the radio, and thought it was very good. Of course, he is probably better known in Canada, being a Canadian and all...

He`s an organist/pianist/harpsichordist/composer. Too bad I can`t recall the work I heard...
 

giwro

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I've heard a number of his works, and a CD recorded by him - he writes very well (and appears to be a heck of an organist, also!)
 

Westhill

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Bedard

Just browsing old posts and found this one - thought I would speak up since no one said they have played Denis Bedard's works.

I have played his music and love his writing. I currently recommend the "Six Paraphrases Gregoriennes" -- I play 5 of the works in this collection -- just did one at communion last week.

I encourage you to track down this composer's music. It has a french flair, interesting chords and progressions and people love it, there is something at all levels -beginner to advanced. Very accessible, classy and fresh.

ps.:) I don't get paid to say all this. I just enjoy Bedard's writing.
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