Charles-Marie Widor's name is synonymous with 19th c. French organ music. His ten symphonies for organ solo are still regarded as the non plus ultra of the virtuoso French school. Christian Schmitt is again the interpreter of this first, freshly recorded organ symphonies solo opus. His recording of the Organ Symphonies opp. 42, 3, and 69 was awarded a 2013 ECHO Klassik prize. The Saint-Ouen organ, which Mr. Schmitt plays, is one of the last instruments built by CavaillÃ©-Coll (Widor friend and early supporter), and has survived without modification, lending it high historical significance.

Tracklist:

Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: I. Prelude
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: II. Allegretto
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: III. Intermezzo
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: IV. Adagio
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: V. Marche Pontificale
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: VI. Meditation: Largo
Organ Symphony No. 1 In C Minor, Op. 13 No. 1: VII. Finale
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: I. Praeludium Circulare (Andantino)
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: II. Pastorale (Moderato)
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: III. Andante
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: IV. Salve Regina (Allegro)
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: V. Adagio
Organ Symphony No. 2 In D Major, Op. 13 No. 2: VI. Finale (Allegro)
Organ Symphony No. 3 In E Minor, Op. 13 No. 3: I. Prelude: Moderato
Organ Symphony No. 3 In E Minor, Op. 13 No. 3: II. Minuetto
Organ Symphony No. 3 In E Minor, Op. 13 No. 3: III. Marcia
Organ Symphony No. 3 In E Minor, Op. 13 No. 3: IV. Adagio - V. Fugue: Moderato Assai
Organ Symphony No. 3 In E Minor, Op. 13 No. 3: VI. Finale: Allegro Molto
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: I. Toccata
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: II. Fugue: Moderato Assai
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: III. Andante Cantabile
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: IV. Scherzo: Allegro Vivace
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: V. Adagio
Organ Symphony No. 4 In F Minor, Op. 13 No. 4: VI. Finale: Moderato

UPC: 761203770526
Label: Cpo Records
Release Date: 2.10.15
Format: CD

Widor / Schmitt - Organ Syms 13 (2 CD)