The first version of Franck's "morceau symphonique" from "Rédemption" (1872) is a world premiere recording on this album, after its manuscript was brought to the attention of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège.
Recording & Production
This album is a complete collection of César Franck's orchestral works, with some pieces recorded for the first time.
Compositional Technique
In "Les Éolides" (1875), Franck uses an economical orchestration centered on divided strings and woodwinds, with the harp adding glittering touches and a cymbal struck with a sponge stick creating strange shivers.
Composition History
Franck's "Variations symphoniques" (1885) were composed after pianist Caroline Montigny-Remaury expressed a desire for a short piece for piano and orchestra, and were dedicated to Louis Diémer.
Historical Context
The recording of this complete orchestral works album by the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège was made in connection with César Franck's bicentenary in 2022.
Composition History
César Franck's symphonic poem "Ce qu'on entend sur la montagne" (1846) is considered the first symphonic poem in music history, predating Franz Liszt's contributions to the genre.
Composer's Artistic Vision
César Franck believed that a symphonic poem should express a poetic or philosophical idea, rather than merely describing an image in sound.
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