Playing the Organ Works of César Franck: No. 1 (The Complete Organ) - Hardcover

Smith, Rollin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0945193793 ISBN 13: 9780945193791

Publisher: Boydell and Brewer, 1997

Synopsis

A companion to the author's Toward and Authentic Interpretation of the Organ Works of César Franck, this title applies the sources discussed in that volume in its practical approach to performance. Each of Franck's twelve major organ works is discussed in detail: the manuscript, the work's history and association with Franck and his circle, published editions, corrections to the 1959 Durand edition, and recorded performances. Technical problems arediscussed and solutions provided. A glossary of terms found in Franck's organ works isprovided with English translation; Franck's often confusing registration indications are translated and explained; performance of each work is discussed in light of the information provided by Franck's own pupils, their students and contemporaries. A bibliography of Franck literaturepublished from 1983 to 1996 is also included.

About this title

Synopsis

Organist Rollin Smith devotes one chapter to a discussion of each of Franck's organ works, elucidating the sometimes confusing registrational instructions and discussing technical problems encountered. Also includes a biographical essay discussing Franck's life and music. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Edition details

• Publisher: Boydell and Brewer
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0945193793
• ISBN 13: 9780945193791
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 312