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 (Results 26-31 of 31 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Victor	CS-022360	12-in.	5/8/1938	Prelude and Fugue in A minor	Charles M. Courboin	Pipe organ solo	instrumentalist, pipe organ
Victor	BS-022361	10-in.	5/8/1938	Evening star	Charles M. Courboin	Pipe organ solo	instrumentalist, pipe organ, arranger
Victor	BS-022362	10-in.	5/8/1938	Serenade	Charles M. Courboin	Pipe organ solo	instrumentalist, pipe organ
Victor	BS-022363	10-in.	5/8/1938	Largo	Charles M. Courboin	Pipe organ solo	instrumentalist, pipe organ, arranger
Victor	BS-067836	10-in.	9/13/1941	The Lord's prayer	Charles M. Courboin ; Helen Traubel	Soprano vocal solo, with organ	instrumentalist, organ
Victor	BS-067837	10-in.	9/13/1941	Abide with me	Charles M. Courboin ; Helen Traubel	Soprano vocal solo, with organ	instrumentalist, organ

(Results 26-31 of 31 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Courboin, Charles M.," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109428.

Courboin, Charles M.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/109428.

"Courboin, Charles M.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.