Thierry Escaich

Thierry Escaich (born in 1965) is one of the main representatives of the young school of French composers.

In both Europe and North America his works -- ranging from solo instrument to symphony orchestra -- are in the repertoires of prestigious performers as the Wanderer Trio, organist Olivier Latry, pianist Kum Woo Pak, and orchestras such as the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Philadelphia and Bonn. His career as a composer is closely linked to his career as an organist, which has led him to be one of the ambassadors of the great French school of improvisation, in the wake of Maurice Duruflé whom he succeeded as organist of Saint Étienne du Mont in Paris. His works have been recorded by Accord/Universal.

In addition to the SACEM's Grand Prix de la Musique Symphonique, Thierry Escaich has twice been awarded a Victoire de la Musique', in 2003 and 2006. Since 1992, he has been teaching at the Paris Conservatory.