César Franck
César-Auguste-Jean-Guillaume-Hubert Franck (French pronunciation: [sezaʁ oɡyst ʒɑ̃ ɡijom ybɛʁ fʁɑ̃k]; 10 December 1822 – 8 November 1890) was a French Romantic composer, pianist, organist, and music teacher born in present-day Belgium.
He was born in Liège (which at the time of his birth was part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands). He gave his first concerts there in 1834 and studied privately in Paris from 1835, where his teachers included Anton Reicha. After a brief return to Belgium, and a disastrous reception of an early oratorio Ruth, he moved to Paris, where he married and embarked on a career as teacher and organist. He gained a reputation as a formidable musical improviser, and travelled widely within France to demonstrate new instruments built by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll.
In 1858, he became organist at the Basilica of St. Clotilde, Paris, a position he retained for the rest of his life. He became professor at the Paris Conservatoire in 1872; he took French nationality, a requirement of the appointment. After acquiring the professorship, Franck wrote several pieces that have entered the standard classical repertoire, including symphonic, chamber, and keyboard works for pipe organ and piano. As a teacher and composer he had a vast following of composers and other musicians. His pupils included Ernest Chausson, Vincent d'Indy, Henri Duparc, Guillaume Lekeu, Albert Renaud, Charles Tournemire and Louis Vierne.
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Concerto for Piano and Wind Instruments: Allegro from Mov. I (Arr. Solo Piano by Stravinsky) - Duo-Art 528-4 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Prélude À L'après-Midi D'un Faune (Arr. For Solo Piano by E. Robert Schmitz) - Duo-Art 6532 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Chants D'espagne, Op. 232: No. 4, Cordoba - Due-Art 5820 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: Prelude, Op. 3, No.2 in C-Sharp Minor - Welte-Mignon 2079 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Suite Bergamasque: No. 3, Clair De Lune - Duo-Art 5685 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Sonata Fantasie No. 2, Op. 19, in G-Sharp Minor - Welte-Mignon 2063 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Glissando-Mazurka, Op. 259, No.2 - Due-Art 72128 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 6, Serenade - Welte-Mignon 1042 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Ballet Scene in the Form of a Concert Waltz. Op. 33A, No.4 in D Major - Welte-Mignon 537 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Kol Nidrei, Op. 47 (Arr. By Reimann) - Due-Art 59429 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Toccata in B-Flat Major, Op. 11 - Welte-Mignon 3971 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Arabesque No. 2 in G Major - Duo-Art 5808 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Ballade in F Major - Duo-Art 092 Br - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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North Country Sketches: No. 1, Autumn (The Wind Soughs in the Trees, Arr. By Philip Heseltine) - Duo-Art 7190 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Humoresques, Op. 101: No. 7, Poco Lento E Grazioso (G♭ Major) - Welte-Mignon 1324 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Sonatina, Op. 100 (Arr. By Kreisler): Indian Lament (Largetto from Sonatina) - Da_68008 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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The Dream of Gerontius: Prelude - Welte-Mignon 2259 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Pieces Espagnoles: No. 2, Cubana - Duo-Art 0342 Br - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Impromptu No.2, Op. 31 in F Minor - Welte-Mignon 1481 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Prélude, Choral Et Fugue, Fwv 21: Chorale - Duo-Art 5901 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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5 Causeries, Op. 10: No. 5, Elle Danse, "To Pavlova" - Duo-Art 6583 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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British Folk-Music Settings: No. 4, Shepherds Hey - Welte-Mignon 3790 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Allegro De Concierto, Op. 46 - Duo-Art 5830 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Ballade, Op. 24 in G Minor (Variations on a Norwegian Melody) - Duo-Art 7437 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Lyric Pieces, Op. 43: No. 1, Butterfly (Schmetterling, Papillon) - Welte-Mignon 1005 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Lyric Pieces, Op. 65: No. 6, Wedding Day at Troldhaugen - Welte-Mignon 378 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Marchenbilder, Op. 3: No. 4, Wichtelmännchen (The Gnomes) "Fairy Tale Pictures" - Due-Art 68796 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Caprice Viennois, Op. 2 - Duo-Art 6290 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Songs of a Wayfarer No.1 (Went This Morning Across the Field) - Welte-Mignon 767 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Estrellita - Due-Art 6318 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor - Triphonola 51661 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Gaspard De La Nuit: II. Le Gibet - Duo-Art 0219 Br - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Humoresken, Op. 20.: No. 5, Humoreske in G Minor - Welte-Mignon 1017 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Zigeunerweisen - Welte-Mignon 814 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Pieces, Op. 2: No. 1, Etude in C-Sharp Minor - Duo-Art 7325 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Finlandia, Op. 26 (Arr. For 4 Hands Piano by Ganz) - Duo-Art 539-4 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Caprice Bohemien in F Major - Duo-Art 67610 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) Op. 40 (Arr. For Solo Piano by Strauss): Love Scene (Liebesszene) - Welte-Mignon 1184 - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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Etudes, Op. 4: No. 3 in B-Flat Minor - Duo-Art 0208 Br - A Window into the Past - Great Composers of the Xxth Century, Vol. 1. Piano Music from the Golden Age -
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The Seasons, Op. 37a: No. 6, Barcarolle (June) - Duo-Art 7128 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Decorations: Amberley Wild Brooks - Duo-Art 577 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Pieces Espagnoles: No. 2, Cubana - Duo-Art 0342 Br - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Prélude, Aria Et Final Cff 26: Aria Et Final - Duo-Art 058 Br - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Études De Concert, Op. 35: No. 2, Autumn - Duo-Art 094 Br - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Petite Suite, Op. 1: No. 6, Serenade - Welte-Mignon 1042 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Song of the Volga Boatmen (Old Russian) - Welte-Mignon 3042 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Valse, Op. 1 in E-Flat Major - Welte-Mignon 942 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Preludes, Op. 23: No. 5 in G Minor - Triphonola 51661 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Preludes, Op. 31: No. 6, Ancient Melody of the Synagogue - Welte-Mignon 520 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Harmonies Poétiques Et Religieuses, S. 173: No. 10, Cantique D' Amour - Duo-Art 7378 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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North Country Sketches: No. 1, Autumn (The Wind Soughs in the Trees, Arr. By Philip Heseltine) - Duo-Art 7190 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Andante with Variations in F Minor, H.XVII:6 - Duca 516 - Barcarolle. Piano Evocations from the Golden Age (Extended Edition) -
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Piano Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 010: I. Larghetto - Allegro moderato - Franck: Piano Works -
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Piano Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 010: II. Adagio. Andante moderato - Franck: Piano Works -
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Piano Sonata No. 1 in D Major, Op. 010: III. Rondo. Allegro vivace - Franck: Piano Works -
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Premier grand caprice, Op. 5, FWV 13 - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, aria et final, FWV 23: I. Prélude - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, aria et final, FWV 23: II. Aria - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, aria et final, FWV 23: III. Final - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, choral et fugue, FWV 21: I. Prélude - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, choral et fugue, FWV 21: II. Choral - Franck: Piano Works -
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Prélude, choral et fugue, FWV 21: III. Fugue - Franck: Piano Works -
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Quintette pour piano et cordes in F Minor, CFF 121: I. Molto moderato quasi lento - Allegro - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Duo concertant sur des motifs de Gulistan de Dalayrac in B-Flat Major, CFF 117 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Melancolie in E Minor, CFF 122 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Sonate pour piano et violon in A Major, CFF 123: I. Allegretto ben moderato - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quintette pour piano et cordes in F Minor, CFF 121: II. Lento, con molto sentimento - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1 No. 1, CFF 111: I. Andante con moto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quatuor à cordes in D Major, CFF 124: I. Poco lento - Allegro - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Sonate pour piano et violon in A Major, CFF 123: II. Allegro - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quintette pour piano et cordes in F Minor, CFF 121: III. Allegro non troppo, ma con fuoco - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1 No. 1, CFF 111: II. Allegro molto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quatuor à cordes in D Major, CFF 124: II. Scherzo - Vivace - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Sonate pour piano et violon in A Major, CFF 123: III. Ben moderato - Recitative - Fantasia - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Grand Trio pour piano, violon et violoncelle in C Minor, CFF 108 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 1 No. 1, CFF 111: III. Final. Allegro maestoso - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quatuor à cordes in D Major, CFF 124: III. Larghetto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Sonate pour piano et violon in A Major, CFF 123: IV. Allegretto poco mosso - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, CFF 112 "Trio de salon": I. Allegro moderato - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B Minor, Op. 1 No. 3, CFF 113: I. Allegro - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Quatuor à cordes in D Major, CFF 124: IV. Final. Allegro molto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio Concertant in B Minor, Op. 2 No. 4, CFF 114 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, CFF 112 "Trio de salon": II. Andantino - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B Minor, Op. 1 No. 3, CFF 113: II. Adagio - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Andantino quietoso in E-Flat Major, Op. 6, CFF 115 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Solo de piano avec accompagnement de quintette à cordes in E Major, CFF 116 - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, CFF 112 "Trio de salon": III. Minuetto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B Minor, Op. 1 No. 3, CFF 113: III. Final (Poco lento - Moderato ma molto energico - Il doppio piu lento - Tempo 1 ) - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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Trio avec piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 1 No. 2, CFF 112 "Trio de salon": IV. Final. Allegro molto - César Franck Complete Chamber Music -
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