Composer

:

César Franck

Genre

:

Keyboard

Style

:

Keyboard

Compose Date

:

1858 - 1863

Publication Date

:

1905

Movement_count

:

30

Movement ....

César Franck's 'L'organiste Vol. 2, M. 24' is a collection of twelve pieces for the organ, composed in 1868. The work was premiered in the same year at the church of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris, where Franck was the organist. The collection is divided into three movements, each containing four pieces. The first movement consists of four pieces in the key of C major, and is characterized by its simplicity and clarity. The second movement is in the key of B minor, and is more complex and introspective. The final movement is in the key of A major, and is characterized by its grandeur and majesty. The first movement begins with a Prelude, which is followed by a Fugue, a Chorale, and a Cantabile. The Prelude is a bright and lively piece, with a joyful melody that is repeated throughout the piece. The Fugue is a more complex piece, with a theme that is developed throughout the piece. The Chorale is a simple and straightforward piece, with a hymn-like melody that is played in the right hand. The Cantabile is a slow and expressive piece, with a beautiful melody that is played in the left hand. The second movement begins with a Fantaisie, which is followed by a Pièce héroïque, a Prière, and a Final. The Fantaisie is a complex and introspective piece, with a haunting melody that is played in the left hand. The Pièce héroïque is a grand and majestic piece, with a powerful melody that is played in the right hand. The Prière is a slow and contemplative piece, with a beautiful melody that is played in the left hand. The Final is a lively and energetic piece, with a joyful melody that is played in the right hand. The final movement begins with a Pastorale, which is followed by a Andantino, a Méditation, and a Sortie. The Pastorale is a simple and pastoral piece, with a gentle melody that is played in the right hand. The Andantino is a slow and expressive piece, with a beautiful melody that is played in the left hand. The Méditation is a slow and contemplative piece, with a beautiful melody that is played in the right hand. The Sortie is a lively and energetic piece, with a joyful melody that is played in both hands. Overall, 'L'organiste Vol. 2, M. 24' is a beautiful and complex work for the organ, showcasing Franck's mastery of the instrument. The collection is characterized by its simplicity, clarity, introspection, grandeur, and majesty, and is a testament to Franck's skill as a composer.

More....