A towering figure in French music of the later 19th century, César Franck created a distinctive fusion of German Romanticism and French Classicism, enriching the symphonic, chamber, instrumental, vocal and sacred repertoires. As a teacher and mentor he gained admiration for his modesty and generosity while exercising a powerful influence on younger disciples such as Vincent d'Indy, Henri Duparc and Ernest Chausson. The César Franck Edition gathers together all his masterworks - among them the Symphony in D, Violin Sonata, Prélude, Fugue et Variation and, of course, 'Panis Angelicus' - in enthralling performances by musicians of the first rank. Running to 16 CDs, the collection includes a CD of transcriptions and arrangements, proving their fascination for a still greater diversity of interpreters than Franck might have imagined. The five CDs of historical recordings - dating back as far as 1907 - testify to the continuing growth of his reputation after his death in 1890, and to the vibrant performing tradition engendered by his genius.
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Cesar Franck Edition - 200th Anniversary - born 10 Dec. 1822
1 Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegro Ben Moderato
2 Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro
3 Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato-Molto Lento - a Tempo Moderato
4 Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
5 String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: I. Poco Lento - Allegro
6 String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: II. Scherzo. Vivace (SHRM 44_16)
7 String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: III. Larghetto (SHRM 44_16)
8 String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: IV. Allegro Molto (SHRM 44_16)
- Disc 15 -
1 Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: I. Prelude
2 Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: II. Choral
3 Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: III. Fugue
4 Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: I. Molto Moderato Quasi Lento - Allegro
5 Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: II. Lento, Con Molto Sentimento
6 Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: III. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco
7 La Procession, FWV 88: I. "Dieu S'avance a Travers Les Champs"
8 La Procession, FWV 88: II. "Aux Cantiques de L'homme"
9 Le Mariage Des Roses, FWV 80
10 S'il Est Un Charmant Gazon, FWV 78
11 Nocturne, FWV 85
12 Les Beatitudes, FWV 53
13 Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
- Disc 16 -
1 Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: I. Lento - Allegro Non Troppo
2 Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: II. Allegretto
3 Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: III. Allegro Non Troppo
4 Redemption, FWV 52
5 Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Le Sommeil de Psyche
6 Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Psyche Enlevee Par Les Zephyrs
7 Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Les Jardins D'eros
8 Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Psyche Et Eros
A towering figure in French music of the later 19th century, César Franck created a distinctive fusion of German Romanticism and French Classicism, enriching the symphonic, chamber, instrumental, vocal and sacred repertoires. As a teacher and mentor he gained admiration for his modesty and generosity while exercising a powerful influence on younger disciples such as Vincent d'Indy, Henri Duparc and Ernest Chausson. The César Franck Edition gathers together all his masterworks - among them the Symphony in D, Violin Sonata, Prélude, Fugue et Variation and, of course, 'Panis Angelicus' - in enthralling performances by musicians of the first rank. Running to 16 CDs, the collection includes a CD of transcriptions and arrangements, proving their fascination for a still greater diversity of interpreters than Franck might have imagined. The five CDs of historical recordings - dating back as far as 1907 - testify to the continuing growth of his reputation after his death in 1890, and to the vibrant performing tradition engendered by his genius.
