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Jacques Dussouil was the Titular Organist of the Grand Orgue Boisseau
of Notre-Dame de Royan from 1966 until his death in 2016. During his
studies at the High School of Poitiers, he was also the student of
pianist Hélène dAmbelle who was herself a student of the great French
Pianist Alfred Cortot. It was his work with Jean-Albert Villard, the
organist of the Cliquot organ of the Cathedral of Poitiers which would
determine his vocation as an organist. Jacques Dussouil continued his
studies in Paris with Noëlie Pierront and especially with Edouard
Souberbielle
His duties at the Royan Cathedral lead him to also
become a choral director and composer, founding one of the best
Cathedral Choirs in France which he directed for many years. This
activity lead to the compostion of a large number of sacred works,
including his Mass in D for two organs and Chorus.
4. Pastoureaux et Pasturelles
1. Pastoureaux et pastourelles,
Arrivent très vitement
Et volant à tire daile,
Des anges chantent gaiement.
Gloria in excelsis,
In excelsis Deo!
2. Quelle est dans cette nouvelle,
Qui slève jusquaux cieux?
Pastoureaux et pastourelles,
Que faites-vous en ce lieux?
Gloria in excelsis,
In excelsis Deo!
3. Je viens voir ce bel enfant
Quen dit couché sur la paille
Nous voulons dès maintenant,
Le voir avant quil sen aille.
Gloria in excelsis,
In excelsis Deo!
4. On dit que dans une étable
Dans Bethléem assoupi,
Un petit enfant aimable
Est né puis sest endormi.
Gloria in excelsis,
In excelsis Deo!
5. Le monde entier qui lignore
Saura demain pour toujours.
Que le ciel entier ladore,
Lenfant Dieu source damour.
Gloria in excelsis,
In excelsis Deo!
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