Georges Taconet (Mont Saint Aignan, 17 August 1889 – 1962) was a provincial French composer based in Le Havre. He won the local Normandy prize Le prix Gossier in 1926.

Works, editions and recordings

Works

L'Attente mystique, Triptych to poems by abbé fr:Louis Le Cardonnel (1862-1936) - orchestral version performed 1927, Le Havre
Piano Quintet - performed 1932, Paris, favourably reviewed by Paul Le Flem
Organ Prelude and Fugue - published by Hérelle, reviewed favourably in American Organist 1935
Over sixty songs

Editions

Downloadable Editions and Manuscripts

Recordings

Taconet: Fourteen Songs. Dominique Méa (soprano) and Carlos Cebro (piano). Sonata in D minor for Violin and Piano: Fanny Clamagirand (violin) and Virginie Martineau (piano). Marco Polo 2002-2003, released 2005.

American Organist Thomas Scott Godfrey Burhrman, American Guild of Organists - 1935 - Volumes 18 à 19 - Page 222 "Georges TACONET does better with a Prelude and Fugue of twelve pages (Herelle) which shows an individuality of style that is refreshing."

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