José Enrique Ayarra Jarne (April 23, 1937 - March 18, 2018) was a Spanish Catholic priest and organist.[1] He was most noted for being the principal organist of the Seville Cathedral from 1961 until his death in 2018.[1]
José Enrique Ayarra Jarne | |
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| Born | April 23, 1937 |
| Died | March 18, 2018 (aged 80) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Institut Catholique de Paris Pontifical University of Salamanca |
| Occupation(s) | Organist Catholic Priest |
| Known for | Organist, Cathedral of Seville |
| Style | Classical |
Ayarra earned the title of piano teacher from the Conservatory of Saragossa at the age of 11.[2] He earned degrees in Gregorian Chant and Organ from the Institut Catholique de Paris.[2] Ayarra completed a degree in theology at the Pontifical University of Salamanca.[2]
Ayarra died in Seville at the age of 80 from a cerebral hemorrhage.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Fallece a los 80 años José Enrique Ayarra, organista de la Catedral desde 1961", Radio Sevilla (in Spanish), Seville, Spain: Radio Sevilla, March 19, 2018, retrieved November 3, 2019
- ^ a b c Jose Enrique AYARRA-JARNE, Chartres: Association Grandes Orgues de Chartres, retrieved November 3, 2019