Composer

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Alexandre Guilmant

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Average_duration

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3:43

'Final for organ & orchestra alla Schumann sur un Noël Languedocien, Op. 83' is a composition by Alexandre Guilmant, a French composer and organist. The piece was composed in 1891 and premiered on December 25th of the same year at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Paris, with Guilmant himself playing the organ. The composition is divided into three movements. The first movement is marked "Allegro moderato" and begins with a lively orchestral introduction, followed by the organ's entrance with a virtuosic solo. The movement features a call-and-response between the organ and orchestra, with the organ taking on a more prominent role towards the end. The second movement is marked "Andante sostenuto" and is a more contemplative section. The orchestra opens with a mournful melody, which is then taken up by the organ. The movement builds to a climax before subsiding into a quiet coda. The final movement is marked "Allegro vivace" and is a lively and festive conclusion to the piece. The movement is based on a traditional Languedocian Christmas carol, which is introduced by the orchestra before being taken up by the organ. The movement features a series of variations on the carol, with the organ and orchestra trading off solos and building to a triumphant conclusion. Overall, 'Final for organ & orchestra alla Schumann sur un Noël Languedocien, Op. 83' is a virtuosic and festive work that showcases Guilmant's skill as both a composer and organist. The piece is notable for its use of traditional French melodies and its incorporation of both orchestral and organ elements.

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