The album includes a transcription of Franck's Troisième Choral M40 for piano by Stephen Hough, the performer on this recording.
Composer Biography
César Franck, the composer, began his musical life as a pianist and only seriously studied the organ after being appointed organist at Ste-Clotilde in 1858.
Composer Biography
César Franck's early career was marked by exploitation from his ambitious father, who forced him to compose superficial 'party pieces' for salon gatherings.
Composer Biography
Franz Liszt was deeply impressed by César Franck's early Trios concertants and became a loyal and generous supporter of the composer.
Composer Biography
As a young student, César Franck performed the audacious feat of flawlessly transposing his sight-reading test down a third at the Paris Conservatoire, earning him a special Grand Prix d'Honneur.
Performer Biography
Stephen Hough, the pianist on this album, is a recipient of a prestigious MacArthur Fellowship, awarded in recognition of his achievements in music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
César Franck's spiritual vision became clearer and purer the further he moved away from specifically sacred music, as his liturgical works were considered particularly lifeless.
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