Composer

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César Franck

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Chorale

Compose Date

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1890

Publication Date

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1892

Average_duration

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41:29

Movement_count

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3

Movement ....

César Franck's 'Chorals (3), M. 38-40' is a set of three organ pieces composed in 1890. The pieces were premiered on May 22, 1890, at the Trocadéro Palace in Paris, France. The three movements are titled 'Choral in E Major', 'Choral in B Minor', and 'Choral in A Minor'. The first movement, 'Choral in E Major', is a majestic and uplifting piece that begins with a simple melody played on the pedals. The melody is then taken up by the manuals and developed into a rich and complex texture. The movement is characterized by its use of chromaticism and its grandeur. The second movement, 'Choral in B Minor', is a somber and introspective piece that begins with a mournful melody played on the manuals. The melody is then developed into a complex and intricate texture that builds to a powerful climax. The movement is characterized by its use of dissonance and its emotional intensity. The third movement, 'Choral in A Minor', is a joyful and exuberant piece that begins with a lively melody played on the manuals. The melody is then developed into a complex and intricate texture that builds to a triumphant climax. The movement is characterized by its use of counterpoint and its celebratory tone. Overall, Franck's 'Chorals (3), M. 38-40' is a masterful work that showcases the composer's skill in writing for the organ. The pieces are characterized by their use of complex textures, chromaticism, dissonance, and emotional intensity. The set is a testament to Franck's status as one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era.

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