Symphony no. 2 / Symphony no. 3 “Organ”

Album by Camille Saint‐Saëns & Gillian Weir & Ulster Orchestra & Yan Pascal Tortelier

Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, known as the 'Organ Symphony,' is a symphony composed by Camille Saint-Saëns in 1886. This work is notable for its innovative orchestration, incorporating both organ and piano alongside the traditional symphonic ensemble, creating a rich and powerful sonic landscape.

Symphony no. 2 / Symphony no. 3 “Organ” by Saint‐Saëns - album cover

First released: 1st March 1990

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Symphony no. 3 in C minor, op. 78 “Organ Symphony”: Ia. Adagio - Allegro moderato
9:47
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Symphony no. 3 in C minor, op. 78 “Organ Symphony”: Ib. Poco adagio
10:01
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Symphony no. 3 in C minor, op. 78 “Organ Symphony”: IIa. Allegro moderato - Presto - Allegro moderato - Presto - Allegro moderato
7:08
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Symphony no. 3 in C minor, op. 78 “Organ Symphony”: IIb. Maestoso - Allegro - Più allegro - Molto allegro
7:41
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Symphony no. 2 in A minor, op. 55: I. Allegro marcato - Più allegro - Tempo primo - Più allegro - Tempo primo - Allegro appassionato
7:03
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Symphony no. 2 in A minor, op. 55: II. Adagio
3:12
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Symphony no. 2 in A minor, op. 55: III. Scherzo. Presto - Un poco meno mosso
4:04
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Symphony no. 2 in A minor, op. 55: IV. Prestissimo - Andantino - Tempo primo
6:34