Dover Franck C. - Organ Works - Orgue
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Summary of This Score
This collection highlights three pillars of César Franck's organ writing, a central figure of French Romanticism. First, you will find the "Six Pieces": "Fantaisie in C major, Op. 16," "Grande Pièce Symphonique, Op. 17," "Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18," "Pastorale, Op. 19," "Prière, Op. 20," and "Final, Op. 21." These pages offer a complete palette, between singing lyricism, grand organ flourishes, and the rigor of fugal writing, with a decidedly "orchestral" approach to the instrument.
The volume continues with the "Three Pieces": "Fantaisie in A major," "Cantabile," and "Pièce Héroïque." Designed to highlight color and musical storytelling, they provide an excellent ground for practicing voice leading, dynamics, and the balance between expressiveness and clarity. Finally, the "Three Chorales" ("Choral No. 1 in E major," "Choral No. 2 in B minor," "Choral No. 3 in A minor") complete the set with dense and structured writing, ideal for developing the management of sound layers, tempo stability, and mastery of crescendos. A reference score for the organist wishing to approach, deepen, or program Franck's emblematic works.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | César Franck | Genre | Classical score (Romantic organ repertoire) |
| Instrumentation | Organ | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which works by César Franck are included in this organ collection?
The volume brings together the Six Pieces, the Three Pieces, and the Three Chorales by César Franck, totaling twelve organ works. The Six Pieces cover opus numbers 16 to 21.
Is the Grande Pièce Symphonique Op. 17 included?
The Grande Pièce Symphonique, Op. 17, is featured among the Six Pieces included in this sheet music.
Which are the Three Chorales contained in Dover Franck C. - Organ Works?
The edition contains Chorale No. 1 in E major, Chorale No. 2 in B minor, and Chorale No. 3 in A minor. These three pages are based on a dense and structured writing style. The work focuses notably on sound layers, tempo, and crescendos.
Is Franck's Prelude, Fugue and Variation included in this score?
Among the Six Pieces, the Prelude, Fugue and Variation, Op. 18, is indeed included. Its fugue writing allows for studying voice leading on the organ.
Which pieces make up César Franck's Three Pieces?
This section gathers the Fantasy in A major, the Cantabile, and the Pièce Héroïque. The set emphasizes tone color, dynamics, and balance of musical expression.
