Ernest Gagnon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Ernest Gagnon

composer

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1834

Place of Birth: Mauricie, Quebec, Canada

Date of Death: 15-Sep-1915

Profession: writer, composer

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Ernest Gagnon (7 November 1834 – 15 September 1915) was a Canadian folklorist, composer, and organist.
He is best known for compiling a large amount of French Canadian folk music which he published as Chansons populaires du Canada in 1865–1867.
He was greatly admired for his virtuoso performances on the organ and was also considered an expert at plainsong accompaniment.