André Jorrand
André Jorrand was a French composer and organist, 1st titular of the Sainte-Croix d'Aubusson church. He was also a magistrate.Career
Born in Aubusson, Jorrand was a student of Maurice Duruflé, Roland-Manuel, Henri Dutilleux and Arthur Hoérée. In 1978, he established the "Association des Amis de l'orgue d'Aubusson". In 1983, he inaugurated an organ workshop and created the first Aubusson Music Festival in 1988: Musique au cœur de la Tapisserie.Works
He composed five symphonies, the first three of which had been recorded on CD, five string quartets, a first concerto for organ and a second concerto for organ, strings and timpani, a cantata for baritone, mixed choir and organ : In Paradisum, which was the subject of another CD recording, as well as several instrumental and chamber music scores. He recorded a cassette of Bach's Chorals on the Aubusson organ.
Jorrand died at age 86 in Belvès on 15 December 2007. He is buried in Ahun.
