Composer

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César Franck

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Keyboard

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Keyboard

Compose Date

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1889 - 1890

Publication Date

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1896

Average_duration

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104:06

Movement_count

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63

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L'organiste Vol. 1, M. 41 is a collection of twelve pieces for organ composed by César Franck. The collection was composed between 1859 and 1862 and was first published in 1868. The premiere of the collection was given by Franck himself at the church of Sainte-Clotilde in Paris on December 15, 1868. The collection is divided into three movements, each containing four pieces. The first movement consists of four pieces in the key of C major, the second movement consists of four pieces in the key of B minor, and the third movement consists of four pieces in the key of E major. The first movement begins with a Prelude in C major, which is followed by a Fugue in C major. The third piece in the movement is a Pastorale in C major, and the final piece is a Grand Choeur in C major. The second movement begins with a Fantaisie in B minor, which is followed by a Cantabile in B minor. The third piece in the movement is a Pièce héroïque in B minor, and the final piece is a Prière in B minor. The third movement begins with a Fantaisie in E major, which is followed by a Cantabile in E major. The third piece in the movement is a Pièce héroïque in E major, and the final piece is a Final in E major. The characteristics of L'organiste Vol. 1, M. 41 are typical of Franck's style. The collection is characterized by its use of chromaticism, modulations, and complex harmonies. The pieces are also notable for their use of counterpoint and their intricate textures. The collection is considered to be one of Franck's most important works for the organ and is still widely performed and studied today.

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