Franck: Complete Organ Works - Volume 1: Preface and Commentary

Description

Published during this bicentennial year of his birth, Franck's journey from unsettled pianist to master craftsman at the organ is presented in a new light. The objective of this chronologically ordered edition spanning the three different periods of his life, combines as many elements as possible from the study of available autograph manuscripts, first editions and letters, in the hope of contributing to a more holistic evaluation, in practical terms, of his output for organ.

Contents:

Volume I: Preface and commentary

• Notes on the Organ Works
• Appendix A: Catalogue of Works
• Appendix B: Facsimile – Pièce Héroïque (Trocadéro manuscript)
• Critical Commentary