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Saint-Saens and the Organ
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Saint-Saens and the Organ Hardcover - 1993

by Smith, Rollin


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Hailed by Franz Liszt as the world's greatest organist, Camille Saint-Sans was revered by his contemporaries for his ingenious improvisations, his mastery of the art of registration, his virtuosity, and his eclectic organ compositions. Saint-Sans's technique and style developed out of what remained of the French classic tradition that survived into 19th century use, bridged the entire career of Aristide Cavaill-Coll, and continued well into the 20th century. Rollin Smith, author of The Organ Works of Csar Franck, provides an insightful biographical view of Saint-Sans as organist and composer, including detailed chapters on the construction and settings of instruments he played (the harmonium, the Aeolian organ, and the Cavaill-Coll organs, among others). Within the eleven appendices are essays by and about Saint-Sans; recordings of his performances; specifications of selected organs that he played; and a thematic catalogue of his works for harmonium and organ.

Details

  • Title Saint-Saens and the Organ
  • Author Smith, Rollin
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Publisher Pendragon Pr, Stuyvesant, NY
  • Date 1993
  • ISBN 9780945193142