In: Cerebrovascular diseases, 34 (2012), Nr. 4. pp. 322-325. ISSN 1015-9770
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Abstract
The great French organist and composer Louis Vierne (1870-1937) died while performing an organ recital at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris - right in front of the console. This historical article provides insights into the biography of a highly talented musician who was challenged by disability and diseases throughout his career. A special focus is placed on the circumstances of Vierne’s remarkable death. Until now, both a primary cerebrovascular event and a "heart attack" are discussed in reference books and encyclopedias as the immanent causes of death. From the perspective of a stroke neurologist, a reappraisal of Vierne’s medical history and the events that happened during his last concert is presented. Copyright (C) 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel
Document type: | Article |
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Journal or Publication Title: | Cerebrovascular diseases |
Volume: | 34 |
Number: | 4 |
Publisher: | S. Karger AG |
Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2014 13:46 |
Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 1015-9770 |
Page Range: | pp. 322-325 |
Faculties / Institutes: | Medizinische Fakultät Mannheim > Neurologische Klinik |
DDC-classification: | 610 Medical sciences Medicine 780 Music |
Controlled Keywords: | Vierne, Louis, Organist, Schlaganfall, Herzinfarkt |