Romantic · French
Camille Saint-Saëns
1835 to 1921
French Romantic
Repertoire in dialogue
Organist at the Madeleine in Paris and a musician of multiple talents, Saint-Saëns was an early virtuoso on the organ. His "Third Symphony" with organ and his pieces for solo organ demonstrate his mastery of the instrument.
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Organ loftsLa Madeleine, Saint-Merry
The repertoire
Works in the project’s repertoire
5 works, 3 of them available to listen to.
Repertoire in dialogue
Flagship work
Bénédiction nuptiale
Op. 9 · Liturgical Piece
Expressiveness desired for lyrical passages
Oratorio de Noël
Op. 12 · Oratorio
Work for choir (or voices) and organ: the vocal forces are required
Open repertoire
Prélude et Fugue en mi bémol majeur
Op. 99/3 · Prelude/Fugue · Early edition
Expressiveness desired for lyrical passages
Messe à quatre voix (version pour deux orgues de Léon Roques)
Op. 4 · Mass
Work for choir (or voices) and organ: the vocal forces are required
This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.
The sources
Digitised collections
Early editions and manuscripts containing works by this composer, digitised by libraries and available in full.
Trois préludes et fugues pour orgue, op. 99 (1er livre)
Paris, A. Durand et fils, 1894
Copy: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music Library, via Internet Archive
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