Symphony No. 3

by Camille Saint-Sa毛ns

Symphony No. 3 cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1959
  • Label: Not Specified
  • Country: France
  • Length: 34:19
  • Community rating: 3.93/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This monumental recording captures the composer's famed 'Organ Symphony,' characterized by its immense dynamic range and triumphant finale. The intricate orchestral textures perfectly highlight the structural grandeur of the late-romantic masterwork. It remains a highly respected stereophonic interpretation within the standard symphonic repertoire.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, technical, orchestral, instrumental, symphonic, melodic, majestic, long-form

Tracklist

  1. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ Symphony": I. Adagio - Allegro moderato - Poco adagio (19:26)
  2. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ Symphony": IIa. Allegro moderato - Presto - Allegro moderato (7:26)
  3. Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, R. 176 "Organ Symphony": III. Maestoso - Allegro (7:26)

Credits

  • Camille Saint-Sa毛ns - primary artist, composed by
  • Marcel Dupr茅 - primary artist, organ
  • Paul Paray - primary artist, conductor
  • James Lyons - sleeve notes
  • George Piros - transferred by [tape-to-disc transfer]

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