Prize-Winning Organist, Jean Baptiste-Robin will Perform

Jean Baptiste-Robin

What: The Trinity College Organ Series continues with a performance by the distinguished French organist and composer, Jean-Baptiste Robin.  His program will include works by Mendelssohn, Debussy, Liszt and an improvisation on a submitted theme.  This event is free and open to the public.  Voluntary donations will be accepted.

When: Friday, March 6th ~ 7:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity College Chapel
300 Summit Street, Hartford, Conn., 06106

Background: Jean-Baptiste Robin is Professor of Organ in Versailles Conservatory and Organist of the Clicquot Organ in Poitiers Cathedral.  Mr. Robin has appeared extensively throughout Europe, Japan, North Africa, and the United States. As a composer, Jean-Baptiste Robin has composed more than 15 works ranging from solo pieces (for piano or organ) to music for full symphony orchestra (performed by the Orchestre National de Lyon and the Philharmonia Orchestra of London).

Mr. Robin studied at the Conservatoire National Supérieur in Paris where he was awarded seven First Prizes for organ, figured bass, counterpoint, 16th-century polyphony, and 20th-century harmony and orchestration. Additional studies in organ were with Marie-Claire Alain, Olivier Latry, Michel Bouvard, and Louis Robilliard. Additional studies in composition were with George Benjamin at King's College, London, and with Marc-André Dalbavie.  Mr. Robin records for the Naxos label.

This event is free and open to the public.  For further information and directions visit: www.trincoll.edu.

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