Organ Symphonies no. 2 & no. 8

Album by Charles‐Marie Widor & Hans Fagius

Organ Symphonies No. 2 and No. 8 are compositions by French organist and composer Charles-Marie Widor, published in 1872 and 1887 respectively. These works exemplify Widor's innovative approach to organ composition, treating the instrument as a self-contained orchestra and showcasing the symphonic capabilities of the French Romantic organ.

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  1. 1.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: I. Praeludium circulare. Andantino
    5:00
  2. 2.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: II. Pastorale. Moderato
    4:32
  3. 3.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: III. Andante
    6:39
  4. 4.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: IV. Salve Regina. Allegro
    4:51
  5. 5.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: V. Adagio
    4:24
  6. 6.
    Organ Symphony no. 2 in D major, op. 13 no. 2: VI. Finale. Allegro
    4:27
  7. 7.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: I. Allegro risoluto
    9:05
  8. 8.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: II. Moderato cantabile
    7:16
  9. 9.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: III. Allegro
    4:30
  10. 10.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: IV. Variations. Andante
    11:06
  11. 11.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: V. Adagio
    9:27
  12. 12.
    Organ Symphony no. 8 in B major, op. 42 no. 4: VI. Finale. Tempo giusto
    6:33

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