Christian von blohn –

Organ symphonies

Widor's cycle of ten organ symphonies underwent profound development and transformation over many years. Classical elements became more obviously virtuosic and, by the time of these Op.42 symphonies, his musical language had become monumental. Symphony No. 5 in F minor is world famous for a single movement, it's concluding Toccata, a moto perpetuo of astonishing brilliance, but the whole work is imbued with structural and musical genius. Striking rhythms, dynamic contrasts and technical roulades mark out Symphony No. 6 in G minor. Also included is a graceful movement from Symphony No. 8 (8.574207) that Widor later omitted.

Country of Pressing	US
Artist	Christian von Blohn
Released	2021
Music Genre	Classical
Label	NAXOS
Condition	New
UPC	747313427970
SKU	al-747313427970

1.1 Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42, No. 1~Allegro vivace
1.2 Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42, No. 1~Allegro cantabile
1.3 Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42, No. 1~Andantino quasi allegretto
1.4 Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42, No. 1~Adagio
1.5 Symphony No. 5 in F minor, Op. 42, No. 1~Toccata: Allegro
1.6 Symphony No. 8 in B major, Op. 42, No. 4~Prélude. Adagio
1.7 Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2~Allegro
1.8 Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2~Adagio
1.9 Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2~Intermezzo: Allegro
1.10 Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2~Cantabile
1.11 Symphony No. 6 in G minor, Op. 42, No. 2~Finale: Vivace