Widor: Complete Organ Symphonies Series II

The greatest French organist of his day, Widor (1844 1937) composed 10 organ 'symphonies'—actually solo compositions usually consisting of 6 or 7 short movements, that treat the organ as a kind of self-contained orchestra. SeriesII includes Symphonies 6-8, Symphonie Gothique and Symphonie Romane, frequently performed today. Also includes a glossary of French terms.

CONTENTS

• Symphonie Gothique Op.70
• Symphonie Romane Op.73
• Symphony No.6 In G Minor Op.42 No.2
• Symphony No.7 In A Minor Op.42 No.3
• Symphony No.8 In B Major Op.42 No.4