empty cell Gaston Litaize
Gaston Litaize was a French organist and composer known for his contributions to 20th-century organ music. Blind from birth, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire under Marcel Dupré and Paul Dukas. Throughout his career, he served as an organist in various Parisian churches and later became a professor at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique. His notable works include "24 Pièces de Fantaisie" and "Douze Pièces". Litaize was recognized for his innovative approach to harmony and rhythm, influencing many contemporary composers.