Charles-Alexandre Fessy, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French musician
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Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France
About Charles-Alexandre Fessy
- Charles-Alexandre (Alexandre-Charles) Fessy (October 18, 1804 – November 30, 1856) was a French organist and composer.
- He entered the Paris Conservatory in 1813 studying harmony and piano.
- He later joined the organ class of Benoist and won first prize in organ in 1826.
- He was organist of the small organ in l'Assomption before becoming the first organist of la Madeleine in 1846.
- The following year he exchanged position with Lefébure-Wély the organist of Saint-Roch.
- Fessy stayed at Saint-Roch until his death in 1856.
- Apart from being an organist he also served as the conductor of the 5th Legion of the National Guard in Paris.
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