Victoria de los Angeles (soprano), Barbara Hendricks (soprano), Marie Keyrouz (soprano), Louise Lebrun (soprano), Berthe Auguez de Montalant (soprano), Jane Berbie (mezzo-soprano), Beatrice Uria-Monzon (mezzo-soprano), Nathalie Stutzmann (alto), Beniamino Gigli (tenor), Peter Jeffes (tenor), David Rendall (tenor), Georges Thill (tenor), Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau (baritone), Camille Maurane (baritone), Marcel Vanaud (baritone), Francois Loup (bass), Daniel Ottevaere (bass), Lambert Wilson (speaker), Pierre Barbizet (piano), Khatia Buniatishvili (piano), Aldo Ciccolini (piano), Jean-Philippe Collard (piano), Jeanne-Marie Darre (piano), Pascal Devoyon (piano), Maurice Faure (piano), Samson Francois (piano), Hartmut Holl (piano), David Kadouch (piano), Yves Nat (piano), Arthur Rubinstein (piano), Blanche Selva (piano), Germaine Thyssens-Valentin (piano), Renaud Capucon (violin), Augustin Dumay (violin), Jascha Heifetz (violin), Edgar Moreau (cello), Jean-Pierre Rampal (flute), Marie-Claire Alain (organ), Yves Castagnet (organ), Edouard Commette (organ), Marcel Dupre (organ), Kalevi Kiviniemi (organ), Erik Lundkvist (organ), Andre Marchal (organ), Raphael Tambyeff (organ), Tom Winpenny (organ), The Muir String Quartet, Quatuor Parrenin, Quatuor Pro Arte, The Boys of King’s College Choir, Cambridge, Choeur de Radio France, Choeurs de la RTB-BRT, Maitrise de Notre-Dame de Paris, Orfeon Donostiarra, Bath Festival Orchestra, Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Orchester der Staatsoper Berlin, Orchestre d’Auvergne, Orchestre de l’Association des Concerts Pierne, Orchestre de la Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire, Orchestre de Liege, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse, The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, Sinfonieorchester Basel, Stockholm Chamber Orchestra / Conductors: Arie van Beek, Henri Chalet, Stephen Cleobury, Elie Cohen, Piero Coppola, Eric Ericson,
Philippe Gaubert, Carlo Maria Giulini, Armin Jordan, Yehudi Menuhin, Riccardo Muti, Michel Plasson, Gaston Poulet, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Bruno Seidler-Winkler
Obsáhlá, dostatečně reprezentativní, a přitom díky umírněnému rozsahu ani trochu únavná edice vydavatelství Warner Classics přináší na šestnácti kompaktních discích to nejlepší z tvorby belgicko-francouzského skladatele Césara Francka (1822 – 1890). Ostatně umírněný byl v jistém smyslu i sám autor: např. svou jedinou symfonii dokončil až v 66 letech. Vedle zcela současných nahrávek najdeme v kompletu i ty z více či méně vzdálené minulosti včetně několika skutečných historických rarit z roku 1907. Nechybí celá plejáda vynikajících sólistů, instrumentalistů a dirigentů - namátkou jmenujme alespoň slavnou sopranistku Victorii de los Angeles, tenoristu Beniamina Gigliho, klavíristu Arthura Rubinsteina nebo dirigenty Carla Mariu Giuliniho, Yehudiho Menuhina a Riccarda Mutiho.
Skladby
CD1
1. Les Plaintes D'une Poupee, FWV 20
2. Danse Lente, FWV 22
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
4. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
5. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
6. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Prelude
7. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Aria
8. Prelude, Aria Et Final, FWV 23: Finale
9. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude (Transcr. Bauer)
10. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue (Transcr. Bauer)
11. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation (Transcr. Bauer)
CD2
1. Offertoire Pour la Messe de Minuit
2. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 3, Piece Heroique, FWV 37
3. Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 2, Cantabile, FWV 36
4. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 1, Fantaisie, FWV 35
5. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: I. Andantino Serioso - Allegro Non Troppo E Maestoso
6. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: II. Andante
7. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: III. Allegro
8. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: IV. Andante
9. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: V. Allegro Non Troppo E Maestoso
10. Grande Piece Symphonique, Op. 17, FWV 29: VI. Beaucoup Plus Largement Que Precedemment
11. Pastorale in E Major, Op. 19, FWV 31
12. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: I. Poco Lento
13. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: II. Allegro Cantando
14. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: III. Quasi Lento
15. Fantaisie in C Major, Op. 16, FWV 28: IV. Adagio
CD3
1. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude
2. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue
3. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation
4. 3 Chorales: No. 1 in E Major, FWV 38
5. 3 Chorales: No. 2 in B minor, FWV 39
6. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40
7. Priere in C-Sharp minor, Op. 20, FWV 32
8. Final in B-Flat Major, Op. 21, FWV 33
CD4
1. Andantino Quietoso, Op. 6, FWV 5
2. Grand Duo for Violin and Piano in B-Flat Major, Op. 14
3. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: I. Molto Moderato Quasi Lento - Allegro
4. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: II. Lento, Con Molto Sentimento
5. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: III. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco
CD5
1. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato
2. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro
3. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato
4. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
5. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: I. Poco Lento - Allegro
6. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: II. Scherzo. Vivace
7. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: III. Larghetto
8. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: IV. Final. Allegro Molto
CD6
1. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Introduction
2. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour Terrestre. "Que Le Jour Monte Ou S'abaisse"
3. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Recitatif. "Ah ! Malheur Aux Vaincus"
4. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Recitatif. "Mais, Je Vois S'eclairer L'azur" - Chour Des Anges."Nous Venons Du Ciel"
5. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour. "Ou Menent Vos Chemins"
6. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour Et Air de L'archange. "Les Rois Dont Vous Vantez la Gloire"
7. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 1: Chour. "Devant la Loi Nouvelle"
8. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Morceau Symphonique
9. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Chour. "Ou Sommes Nous ?"
10. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Toujours Le Chant Moqueur !"
11. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Et Vous, Seraphins" - Chour. "Nous Sommes Au Ciel"
12. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Air de L'archange. "Le Flot Se Leve"
13. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Recitatif. "Prier ! Le Pouvons-Nous ?"
14. Redemption, FWV 52, Pt. 2: Chour General. "Seigneur, Seigneur, Oublie"
CD7
1. Les Djinns, FWV 45
2. Variations Symphoniques, FWV 46
3. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Le Sommeil de Psyche
4. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Psyche Enlevee Par Les Zephirs
5. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Les Jardins D'eros
6. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Chour. "Dieu Jeune Et Fort"
7. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Psyche Et Eros
8. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Chour. "Amour, Elle a Connu Ton Nom"
9. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Souffrances Et Plaintes de Psyche
10. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 3: Chour. "Eros a Pardonne"
CD8
1. Les Eolides, FWV 43
2. Le Chasseur Maudit, FWV 44
3. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: I. Lento - Allegro Non Troppo
4. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: II. Allegretto
5. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: III. Allegro Non Troppo
CD9
1. Roses Et Papillons, FWV 81
2. Le Mariage Des Roses, FWV 80
3. Nocturne, FWV 85
4. La Procession (1996 Remastered Version)
5. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
6. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: I. Prologue
7. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: II. Bienheureux Les Pauvres D'esprit
8. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: III. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Sont Doux
9. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: IV. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Pleurent
10. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: V. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Ont Faim Et Soif de la Justice
CD10
1. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VI. Heureux Les Misericordieux
2. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VII. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Ont Le Cour Pur
3. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: VIII. Bienheureux Les Pacifiques
4. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53: IX. Bienheureux Ceux Qui Souffrent Persecution Pour la Justice
5. Dextera Domini, FWV 65
CD11
1. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato (Arr. Delsart)
2. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro (Arr. Delsart)
3. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato (Arr. Delsart)
4. Cello Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso (Arr. Delsart)
5. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegretto Ben Moderato (Transcr. Rampal)
6. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro (Transcr. Rampal)
7. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato (Transcr. Rampal)
8. Flute Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso (Transcr. Rampal)
9. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus (Orch. Challan)
10. Mass, Op. 12 FWV 61: Panis Angelicus (Orch. Stokowski)
11. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
12. Ave Maria, FWV 62 (Orch. Dupin)
CD12
1. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
2. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
4. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Prelude
5. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Aria
6. Prelude, Aria Et Finale, FWV 23: Finale
7. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Prelude
8. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Choral
9. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: Fugue
10. Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra, FWV 46
CD13
1. 3 Pieces Pour Grand Orgue: No. 3, Piece Heroique, FWV 37
2. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Prelude. Andantino
3. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Fugue. Lent - Allegretto Ma Non Troppo
4. Prelude, Fugue Et Variation, Op. 18, FWV 30: Variation. Andantino
5. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40
6. Pastorale in E Major, Op. 19, FWV 31
7. 3 Chorales: No. 1 in E Major, FWV 38
8. 3 Chorales: No. 2 in B minor, FWV 39
9. 3 Chorales: No. 3 in a Minor, FWV 40
CD14
1. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: I. Allegro Ben Moderato
2. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: II. Allegro
3. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: III. Recitativo-Fantasia. Ben Moderato-Molto Lento - a Tempo Moderato
4. Violin Sonata in a Major, FWV 8: IV. Allegretto Poco Mosso
5. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: I. Poco Lento - Allegro
6. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: II. Scherzo. Vivace (SHRM 44_16)
7. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: III. Larghetto (SHRM 44_16)
8. String Quartet in D Major, FWV 9: IV. Allegro Molto (SHRM 44_16)
CD15
1. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: I. Prelude
2. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: II. Choral
3. Prelude, Choral Et Fugue, FWV 21: III. Fugue
4. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: I. Molto Moderato Quasi Lento - Allegro
5. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: II. Lento, Con Molto Sentimento
6. Piano Quintet in F minor, FWV 7: III. Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Fuoco
7. La Procession, FWV 88: I. "Dieu S'avance a Travers Les Champs"
8. La Procession, FWV 88: II. "Aux Cantiques de L'homme"
9. Le Mariage Des Roses, FWV 80
10. S'il Est Un Charmant Gazon, FWV 78
11. Nocturne, FWV 85
12. Les Beatitudes, FWV 53
13. Mass, Op. 12, FWV 61: Panis Angelicus
CD16
1. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: I. Lento - Allegro Non Troppo
2. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: II. Allegretto
3. Symphony in D minor, FWV 48: III. Allegro Non Troppo
4. Redemption, FWV 52
5. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Le Sommeil de Psyche
6. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 1: Psyche Enlevee Par Les Zephyrs
7. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Les Jardins D'eros
8. Psyche, FWV 47, Pt. 2: Psyche Et Eros
