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Daniel Roth is a French organist, composer, and pedagogue recognized for his expertise in the French symphonic organ tradition. Since 1985, he has held the position of titular organist at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris. In this role, he performs on the church's renowned five-manual instrument, originally built by Aristide Cavaille-Coll. Roth has previously held organist positions at other notable Parisian churches and actively teaches, passing on the intricacies of the French Romantic repertoire to new generations.

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Is Daniel Roth still the titular organist of Saint-Sulpice?

Roth served as titular organist from 1985 until 2023 and now holds the title of titulaire émérite. Sophie-Véronique Cauchefer-Choplin and Karol Mossakowski succeeded him as co-titular organists.

What is special about the Saint-Sulpice organ played by Daniel Roth?

Aristide Cavaillé-Coll completed the monumental five-manual organ in 1862, incorporating older pipework into his design. It has survived with unusually few fundamental alterations and is closely associated with Charles-Marie Widor and Marcel Dupré.

Was Daniel Roth an organist anywhere before Saint-Sulpice?

Yes. He assisted Rolande Falcinelli at Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre and succeeded her as titular organist there in 1973. He moved from Sacré-Cœur to Saint-Sulpice in 1985.

Does Daniel Roth compose as well as perform?

Yes. His catalog includes solo-organ, chamber and orchestral works, often shaped by chant, counterpoint and the colors of the French symphonic organ. His son François-Xavier Roth is also prominent in music as an orchestral conductor.