A Life-Changing Encounter

A Life-Changing Encounter. At the age of 10, François Demierre lost his sight and began studying music at the Asile des Aveugles, where he met his mentor, Albe…

Location: Asile des Aveugles, Vevey, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

At the age of 10, François Demierre lost his sight and began studying music at the Asile des Aveugles, where he met his mentor, Albert Harnisch, who was also blind. This unlikely encounter would change the course of his life and lead him to become a renowned organist and composer.

Source: François Demierre organiste à St Martin de Vevey (1919-1975)

A Life-Changing Encounter — Vevey, Canton of Zurich

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