Dover Widor Complete Organ Symphonies Series II - Organ
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Summary of This Score
This collection highlights the organ writing of Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), often regarded as one of the greatest French organists of his time. Through his "symphonies" for organ, Widor offers solo works, generally structured in several short movements, where the instrument becomes a true autonomous orchestra: singing lines, counterpoint, grand tutti, timbre effects, and sound architectures designed for the organ loft.
This selection brings together pieces particularly sought after by organists wishing to enrich their mass, recital, or competition programs with a repertoire that is both spectacular and structured. It includes the Symphonie Gothique Op.70 and the Symphonie Romane Op.73, two powerful, inspired works rich in atmosphere, as well as the Symphonies Nos. 6, 7, and 8 (Op.42), famous for their expansive writing and musical effectiveness. The set provides an excellent foundation for developing endurance, clarity of sound layers, management of registration changes, and the art of constructing a discourse over multiple movements.
Contents: Symphonie Gothique Op.70, Symphonie Romane Op.73, Symphony No.6 in G Minor Op.42 No.2, Symphony No.7 in A Minor Op.42 No.3, Symphony No.8 in B Major Op.42 No.4.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Charles-Marie Widor | Genre | classical score |
| Instrumentation | solo organ | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which Widor symphonies are included in this collection?
The volume gathers the Gothic Symphony Op.70, the Romanesque Symphony Op.73, and Symphonies No.6, No.7, and No.8 from Op.42.
Is the Romanesque Symphony Op.73 included?
The Romanesque Symphony Op.73 is featured in this edition alongside the Gothic Symphony Op.70. Both works are written for solo organ and unfold in several movements.
For which instrumentation is this sheet music written?
The indicated instrumentation is solo organ. The writing incorporates singing lines, counterpoint, and grand tutti sections, with registrations to be managed throughout the movements.
Is this collection suitable for preparing an organ recital?
The selection notably includes Symphony No.6 in G minor Op.42 No.2, No.7 in A minor Op.42 No.3, and No.8 in B major Op.42 No.4. The proposed repertoire is suited for constructing a recital program. Preparation also focuses on endurance and clarity of sound layers.
Does Dover Widor Complete Organ Symphonies Series II include works for mass or competitions?
The five included symphonies can enrich programs for mass, recitals, or competitions. The Gothic Symphony Op.70 and the Romanesque Symphony Op.73 offer sonic architectures designed for the organ loft.
