Cesar Franck Edition - 200th Anniversary - Born 10 - Cesar Franck Edition - 200th Anniversary - Born 10 (CD)

A towering figure in French music of the later 19th century, César Franck created a distinctive fusion of German Romanticism and French Classicism, enriching the symphonic, chamber, instrumental, vocal and sacred repertoires. As a teacher and mentor he gained admiration for his modesty and generosity while exercising a powerful influence on younger disciples such as Vincent d'Indy, Henri Duparc and Ernest Chausson. The César Franck Edition gathers together all his masterworks - among them the Symphony in D, Violin Sonata, Prélude, Fugue et Variation and, of course, 'Panis Angelicus' - in enthralling performances by musicians of the first rank. Running to 16 CDs, the collection includes a CD of transcriptions and arrangements, proving their fascination for a still greater diversity of interpreters than Franck might have imagined. The five CDs of historical recordings - dating back as far as 1907 - testify to the continuing growth of his reputation after his death in 1890, and to the vibrant performing tradition engendered by his genius.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Les Plaintes D'une Poupee, FWV 20
2. Danse Lente, FWV 22
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
4. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
5. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
6. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Prelude
7. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Aria
8. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Finale
9. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude (Transcr. Bauer)
10. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue (Transcr. Bauer)
11. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation (Transcr. Bauer)

Disc: 2

1. Offertoire Pour la Messe de Minuit
2. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 3, Piece Heroïque, FWV 37
3. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 2, Cantabile, FWV 36
4. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 1, Fantaisie, FWV 35
5. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: I. Andantino Serioso - Allegro Non Troppo E Maestoso
6. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: II. Andante
7. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: III. Allegro
8. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: IV. Andante
9. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: V. Allegro Non Troppo E Maestoso
10. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: VI. Beaucoup Plus Largement Que Precedemment
11. Pastorale in E Major, Op. 19, FWV 31
12. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: I. Poco Lento
13. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: II. Allegro Cantando
14. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: III. Quasi Lento
15. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: IV. Adagio

Disc: 3

1. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude
2. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue
3. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation
4. 3 Chorales: No. 1 in E Major, FWV 38
5. 3 Chorales: No. 2 in B minor, FWV 39
6. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40
7. Priere in C-Sharp minor, Op. 20, FWV 32
8. Final in B-Flat Major, Op. 21, FWV 33

Disc: 4

1. Andantino Quietoso, Op. 6, FWV 5
2. Grand Duo for Violin and Piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 14
3. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: I. Molto Moderato Quasi Lento - Allegro
4. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: II. Lento, Con Molto Sentimento
5. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: III. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco

Disc: 5

1. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato
2. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro
3. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato
4. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
5. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: I. Poco Lento - Allegro
6. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: II. Scherzo. Vivace
7. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: III. Larghetto
8. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: IV. Final. Allegro Molto

Disc: 6

1. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Introduction
2. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour Terrestre. "Que Le Jour Monte Ou S'abaisse"
3. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Recitatif. "Ah ! Malheur Aux Vaincus"
4. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Recitatif. "Mais, Je Vois S'eclairer L'azur" - Chour Des Anges."Nous Venons Du Ciel"
5. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour. "Où Menent Vos Chemins"
6. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour Et Air de L'archange. "Les Rois Dont Vous Vantez la Gloire"
7. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour. "Devant la Loi Nouvelle"
8. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Morceau Symphonique
9. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Chour. "Où Sommes Nous ?"
10. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Toujours Le Chant Moqueur !"
11. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Et Vous, Seraphins" - Chour. "Nous Sommes Au Ciel"
12. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Air de L'archange. "Le Flot Se Leve"
13. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Prier ! Le Pouvons-Nous ?"
14. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Chour General. "Seigneur, Seigneur, Oublie"

Disc: 7

1. Les Djinns, FWV 45
2. Variations Symphoniques, FWV 46
3. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Le Sommeil de Psyche
4. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Psyche Enlevee Par Les Zephirs
5. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Les Jardins D'eros
6. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Chour. "Dieu Jeune Et Fort"
7. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Psyche Et Eros
8. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Chour. "Amour, Elle a Connu Ton Nom"
9. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Souffrances Et Plaintes de Psyche
10. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Chour. "Eros a Pardonne"

Disc: 8

1. Les Eolides, FWV 43
2. Le Chasseur Maudit, FWV 44
3. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: I. Lento - Allegro Non Troppo
4. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: II. Allegretto
5. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: III. Allegro Non Troppo

Disc: 9

1. Roses Et Papillons, FWV 81
2. Le Mariage Des Roses, FWV 80
3. Nocturne, FWV 85
4. La Procession (1996 Remastered Version)
5. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
6. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: I. Prologue
7. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: II. Bienheureux Les Pauvres D'esprit
8. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: III. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Sont Doux
9. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: IV. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Pleurent
10. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: V. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Ont Faim Et Soif de la Justice

Disc: 10

1. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VI. Heureux Les Misericordieux
2. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VII. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Ont Le Cour Pur
3. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VIII. Bienheureux Les Pacifiques
4. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: IX. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Souffrent Persecution Pour la Justice
5. Dextera Domini, FWV 65

Disc: 11

1. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato (Arr. Delsart)
2. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro (Arr. Delsart)
3. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato (Arr. Delsart)
4. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso (Arr. Delsart)
5. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato (Transcr. Rampal)
6. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro (Transcr. Rampal)
7. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato (Transcr. Rampal)
8. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso (Transcr. Rampal)
9. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus (Orch. Challan)
10. Mass, Op. 12 FWV 61: Panis Angelicus (Orch. Stokowski)
11. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
12. Ave Maria, FWV 62 (Orch. Dupin)

Disc: 12

1. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
2. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
4. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Prelude
5. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Aria
6. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Finale
7. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
8. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
9. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
10. Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46

Disc: 13

1. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 3, Piece Heroïque, FWV 37
2. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude. Andantino
3. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue. Lent - Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
4. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation. Andantino
5. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40
6. Pastorale in E Major, Op. 19, FWV 31
7. 3 Chorales: No. 1 in E Major, FWV 38
8. 3 Chorales: No. 2 in B minor, FWV 39
9. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40

Disc: 14

1. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegro Ben Moderato
2. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro
3. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato-Molto Lento - a Tempo Moderato
4. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
5. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: I. Poco Lento - Allegro
6. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: II. Scherzo. Vivace (SHRM 44_16)
7. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: III. Larghetto (SHRM 44_16)
8. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: IV. Allegro Molto (SHRM 44_16)

Disc: 15

1. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: I. Prelude
2. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: II. Choral
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: III. Fugue
4. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: I. Molto Moderato Quasi Lento - Allegro
5. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: II. Lento, Con Molto Sentimento ^15.