Félix-Alexandre Guilmant (12 March 1837 – 29 March 1911) was a French organist and composer.Guilmant was born in Meudon. A student first of his father and later of the Belgian master Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens, he became an organist and teacher in his place of birth.In 1871 he was appointed to play the organ regularly at la Trinité church in Paris, and this position he held for 30 years. Guilmant was known for his improvisations, both in the concert and church setting. His inspiration came from gregorian chants, and he was greatly noted amongst his colleagues for his mastery of the melodies

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