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Duruflé

British  
/ dyrufle /

noun

  1. Maurice (mɔris). 1902–86, French composer and organist, best known for his Requiem (1947)

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Maurice Duruflé, then finishing his Requiem, declared that “next to Jeanne Demessieux, the rest of us play the pedals like elephants.”

From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021

Renée Anne Louprette The organist makes her Disney Hall debut with works by Bach, Duruflé and others.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 28, 2018

Among the finest up-and-coming organists in the country, Mr. Houlihan surveys Duruflé, Debussy and Bach, the last of which he plays with uncommon style on a notable recent release on the Azica label.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2017

One of the preeminent chamber ensembles will perform jewels from Paris with two French masterworks, the Fauré and Duruflé requiems, in concert with award-winning concert organist Nathan Laube.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2016

Sacré France de Angelis Vocal Ensemble wraps its season with works by Poulenc, Duruflé, et al.

From Los Angeles Times