Charles M. Courboin

Charles M. Courboin

Charles Marie Courboin (1884–1973) was a Belgian–American organ virtuoso who enjoyed popularity during the 1920s. During this time he was engaged by department store magnate Rodman Wanamaker to oversee the second enlargement of the Wanamaker Organ. He added the huge string and orchestral sections bringing it to 461 ranks and 28,482 pipes. He also served as Director of Music for St. Patrick Cathedral, New York City from 1943 until his retirement in 1968.

Birth and Death Data: Born 1884 (Antwerp), Died April 13, 1973 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1925 - 1941

Roles Represented in DAHR: pipe organ, arranger, organ

Notes: Sometimes credited as Dr. Charles M. Courboin.

= Recordings are available for online listening.
= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Courboin, Charles M.," accessed May 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109428.

Courboin, Charles M.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved May 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/109428.

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