Charles M. Courboin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Belgian musician
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Place of Birth: Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium
About 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.
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