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Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School
of Music will host the Jean Langlais Centennial
Celebration, a five-day conference to honor the
life and works of Jean Langlais, from Feb. 16-20.
Langlais, who died in 1991 at age 84, is one
of the 20th century’s foremost organists
and composers of sacred music. He created an organ
opus second in size only to that of Bach.
*This is a chance to share what Jean Langlais
meant to Duquesne and the world of sacred music
with students and the community.” explained
Ann Labounsky, chair of the Sacred Music Department
at Duquesne University and former student of Langlais. "Several
Duquesne alumni who are also former students will
have the opportunity to perform as part of this
celebration.“
Performances will be held at the Duquesne University
Chapel and at numerous churches throughout the
city. Several internationally acclaimed organists,
including French organist Eric Lebrun, will showcase
recitals, and facilitate master classes, lectures
and panel discussions.
Non-student registration for the conference is
$100, which includes dinners on Saturday and Monday.
The cost for non-Duquesne students to attend the
conference or for daily registration is $50. All
events on Sunday, Feb. 18, are free and open to
the public.
Complete list of events
and registration details.
Duquesne University
Duquesne is a private, coeducational university
with nearly 10,000 students. An extensive
selection of undergraduate and graduate degree
programs is offered across 10 schools of study.
Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's
top Catholic universities for its award-winning
faculty and 128-year tradition of academic excellence. | 
