Across the Atlantic: Bossi's final chapter

During his concert tour in the United States, Bossi performed not only organ transcriptions but also works for organ and violin. It is worth remembering that Bossi was himself a violinist. His legendary encounter with Marcel Dupré became a moment often recalled in organ history.

Tragically, Bossi died of a cerebral hemorrhage on February 20, 1925, on his return voyage to Europe. A remarkable musical figure was lost far too soon. Even today, Bossi is not fully recognised for his true worth. He was indeed “le premier des organistes.”

Your host, Alessandro Urbano, tells this story in French.

Music by Marco Enrico Bossi (Visione op. 119-2, Adagio op. 84, Musette op. 70-2, Ave Maria op. 104-2) & Modest Mussorgsky (The Old Castle).