Schweitzer at Organ
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Schweitzer at Organ
ALBERT SCHWEITZER - at the organ keyboard Date: 1875 - 1965
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1875 1965 Keyboard Organ Schweitzer Albert
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Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965), the renowned German-French theologian, philosopher, and medical missionary, is captured in this evocative photograph as he sits at the organ keyboard. The image, taken likely in the late 19th or early 20th century, offers a rare glimpse into Schweitzer's personal life and his deep connection to music. Born in Kaysersberg, Alsace, Germany, Schweitzer showed an early aptitude for music and studied organ and piano from an early age. He continued to play the organ throughout his life, often incorporating music into his religious services and using it as a means of raising funds for his medical mission in Lambarene, Gabon. Schweitzer's commitment to medicine began in earnest in 1893 when he entered the University of Strasbourg to study medicine. He went on to become a renowned physician and surgeon, and in 1913, he established a hospital in Lambarene, which he ran until his death in 1965. Despite his medical achievements, Schweitzer is perhaps best known for his philosophical work, particularly his concept of "reverence for life," which holds that all living beings have inherent worth and deserve respect. This idea, which he first articulated in his 1923 book "Out of My Life and Thought," influenced generations of thinkers and continues to resonate today. The photograph of Schweitzer at the organ keyboard offers a poignant reminder of his multifaceted legacy. It shows a man deeply engaged in the creative process, his fingers poised above the keys, ready to bring music to life. At the same time, it underscores the profound connection between music, spirituality, and healing that defined Schweitzer's life and work.
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