Marcel Dupré, born on May 3, 1886 in Rouen, France, was an organist, improvise, and composer. He began his musical education at age seven under his father, Albert Dupré, who was an organist and music teacher. By eight, Marcel performed publicly as an organist. In 1902, he enrolled at the Paris Conservatory, studying piano with Louis Diémer, organ with Alexandre Guilmant, and composition with Charles-Marie Widor. Dupré won the Grand Prix de Rome in 1914 for his cantata "Psyché". He served as an organist at Notre-Dame de Paris from 1916 to 1920 and Saint-Sulpice from 1934 until his death. His compositions include over 100 works, with a focus on the organ. Notable works include Symphonie-Passion (1924) and Le Chemin de la Croix (1932). He was awarded the Grand Cross of the National Order of Merit in 1966. Dupré's final performance was on May 30, 1971 at Saint-Sulpice; he passed away later that day in Meudon.
