Jeanne Demessieux

French composer, pianist, organist and music teacher (1921-1968).

Born February 13th, 1921 in Montpellier.

Died November 11th, 1968 at 47 years old in Paris (cancer). [ref]

Occupations
composer, music teacher, organist, pianist
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When we finally know we are dying, and all other sentient beings are dying with us, we start to have a burning, almost heartbreaking sense of the fragility and preciousness of each moment and each being, and from this can grow a deep, clear, limitless compassion for all beings. Sogyal Rinpoche