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Camille Saint-Saëns – Symphonie No. 3 “avec orgue” (Paul Paray, Marcel Dupré, Orchestre Symphonique de Detroit)
A striking French pressing from the Plaisir du Classique series featuring Saint-Saëns’ monumental Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 — the celebrated “Organ Symphony.” Conducted by Paul Paray with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and organist Marcel Dupré, this recording captures the grandeur and dramatic sweep of one of the late Romantic era’s most powerful orchestral works.
The performance is notable for its clarity, balance, and the thrilling integration of organ and orchestra in the famous Maestoso finale. Paray’s interpretation is energetic yet refined, and Dupré’s organ contribution adds weight and majesty without overwhelming the orchestral texture. A highly collectible European pressing on Gravure Universelle / Mercury, known for strong analogue sound quality.
Track Listing
Side 1
Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 (“avec orgue”)
I. Adagio – Allegro moderato
II. Poco adagio
Side 2
III. Allegro moderato – Presto
IV. Maestoso – Allegro – Più allegro – Molto allegro
Additional Information
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Label: Gravure Universelle / Mercury
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Catalogue No.: 131.010 MSY
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Series: Plaisir du Classique
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Conductor: Paul Paray
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Orchestra: Orchestre Symphonique de Detroit
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Organ: Marcel Dupré
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French pressing
A strong addition for collectors of Mercury classical recordings, French pressings, or organ repertoire.
