

César Franck (1822-1890)
César Franck - Transcriptions for organ
Peter Van de Velde
Pierre Schyven Organ (1891), Cathedral of Our Lady, Antwerp (B)
César Franck (1822-1890) : |
Prélude, choral et fugue B minor [ CFF 24] |
Larghetto from string quartet B minor [CFF 124] |
Symphony in d minor D minor [FWV 48] |
Peter Van de Velde, Organ
Playing time: 1:14 (h:m)
Booklet: 36p., English German French Dutch
Order Nr. AE 11241
EAN 4026798112417
Product category: SACD
Release date: 30/10/2020
- play_circle_outline Prélude, choral et fugue
- play_circle_outline Larghetto
- play_circle_outline Symphonie en ré: Allegro ma non troppo
- play_circle_outline Symphonie en ré: Allegretto
- play_circle_outline Symphonie en ré: Finale
Worthwhile extension of the repertoire of French-symphonic organ music on the largest symphonic organ in Belgium!
The transcriptions of key works by César Franck recorded here by Peter Van de Velde on the historic organ of Antwerp Cathedral (1891) show, in comparison with his great organ works, how strongly the composer thought of his other pieces from the organ - or how closely he based his organ works on his orchestral, piano and chamber music works. A corresponding quotation from him is handed down. When asked about the organ in his parish church, he said: "My organ? It is an orchestra!
