Credits:

Franck, Cesar (1822-1890)

Description:

Franck's "Symphony in D minor" Organ version played on one of the largest symphonic organs in Belgium! Franck's "Symphony in D minor" organ version! French symphonic organ transcriptions played on one of the largest symphonic organs in Belgium! Aeolus, a German high quality sound label, is well known for many excellent organ works. Peter van de Velde, organist emeritus of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp, who has recorded rare organ works by Guy Weitz (AE11091) and Joseph Karatz (AE11151), plays "Symphony in D minor" and other César Franck's Organ Transcriptions. The instrument used is the historical organ of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Antwerp, built in 1891 by the renowned Belgian organ builder Pierre Siven.Expect the French Symphonic Organ Works and their excellent recordings, which sound magnificent on one of Belgium's largest symphonic organs! The organ transcription of the Symphony in D minor is by Slovakian-born, Belgian conductor, composer, and organist Jahn Valaf (1925-2019), and this album is dedicated to his memory. Tokyo M-Plus

Tracklisting:

1.Prelude, choral et fugue CFF 24
2.Larghetto from String Quartet in D major CFF 124
3.Symphonie en re mineur~Lento - Allegro ma non troppo
4.Symphonie en re mineur~Allegretto
5.Symphonie en re mineur~Finale: Allegro non troppo