Camille Saint-Saens: Symphonie Nr.3 "Orgelsymphonie" (180g) - LP

Marcel Dupre, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Paul Paray
Label: Mercury, 1957

Marcel Dupré was not only one of the most important composers of organ music, but also a great interpreter. The numbers speak for themselves: the French master organist played 2178 recitals worldwide, including several concert series with all the organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach - by heart.

In addition to his international concert activities, Dupré was organist at the great Cavaillé-Coll organ of Saint-Sulpice de Paris for over 40 years. Oliver Messiaen on Dupré: "His music reflects his extraordinary virtuosity."

Now Mercury Living Presence is releasing a remastered version of Camille Saint-Saëns' Symphony No. 3 op. 78 ('Organ Symphony') on CD. The recording of Marcel Dupré and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra under Paul Paray took place in 1957 in the Ford Auditorium, Detroit.

Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.78 "Organ Symphony"
11a. Adagio - Allegro moderato - (Original Version)
21b. Poco adagio (Original Version)
32a. Allegro moderato - Presto - Allegro moderato (Original Version)
42b. Maestoso - Più allegro - Molto allegro (Original Version)