Saint-Saens and the Organ Tapa dura - 1993

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Hailed by Franz Liszt as the world's greatest organist, Camille Saint-Sans was revered by his contemporaries for his ingenious improvisations, his mastery of the art of registration, his virtuosity, and his eclectic organ compositions. Saint-Sans's technique and style developed out of what remained of the French classic tradition that survived into 19th century use, bridged the entire career of Aristide Cavaill-Coll, and continued well into the 20th century. Rollin Smith, author of The Organ Works of Csar Franck, provides an insightful biographical view of Saint-Sans as organist and composer, including detailed chapters on the construction and settings of instruments he played (the harmonium, the Aeolian organ, and the Cavaill-Coll organs, among others). Within the eleven appendices are essays by and about Saint-Sans; recordings of his performances; specifications of selected organs that he played; and a thematic catalogue of his works for harmonium and organ.