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Six Preludes and Fugues, Opus 99 and Opus 109: Organ Comb Bound Book

$9.95 USD

Six Preludes and Fugues, Opus 99 and Opus 109: Organ Comb Bound Book

Name: Six Preludes and Fugues, Opus 99 and Opus 109: Organ Comb Bound Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K09970
Price: 9.95 USD
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By Camille Saint-Saëns

Item: 00-K09970

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This edition offers cleanly printed pages in an oblong format for ease of reading on the organ console. A must for the studio and for recital. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Titles: Opus 99, No. 1 in E Major * Opus 99, No. 2 in B Major * Opus 99, No. 3 in E-flat Major * Opus 109, No. 1 in D Minor * Opus 109, No. 2 in G Major * Opus 109, No. 3 in C Major.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 64

UPC: 029156638646

SKU: 00-K09970

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About the Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835, 1921) was a French Romantic composer of remarkable technical facility and prolific output. He mastered virtually every genre, from orchestral and chamber works to operas and organ pieces, and his music combines intellectual rigor with genuine melodic appeal. Saint-Saëns was also a virtuoso organist who understood the instrument's capabilities intimately, and his organ works remain cornerstones of the repertoire.

His late-period compositions, including these preludes and fugues, showcase his mature harmonic language and sophisticated counterpoint. Unlike his flashier orchestral showpieces, these keyboard works reveal a composer still experimenting with form and harmony well into his eighties, drawn to the mathematical architecture that the prelude-and-fugue model provides.

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Why we love this

These six works span two late opus numbers and offer substantial recital material that sits comfortably between the Baroque tradition and Romantic expression. The comb binding and oblong format make this edition genuinely practical for console work, eliminating page-turn anxiety during performance. Organists appreciate having this much Saint-Saëns in one reliable volume, and the variety of keys ensures diverse tonal colors across a recital program.

What to expect

These pieces balance formal architectural clarity with Romantic sensibility. The preludes open with introspective harmonic language that shifts unexpectedly, while the fugues demonstrate Saint-Saëns's gift for writing counterpoint that sounds inevitable rather than constructed. Together they create a cycle that rewards the listener with both intellectual satisfaction and emotional depth.

Who it's for

Organists serious about recital repertoire and those building a comprehensive Saint-Saëns collection will value this comb-bound edition. Advanced students and professional performers both benefit from having these works in a format designed specifically for console performance rather than study-at-the-piano.

How to get the most out of it

Observe the distinction between prelude and fugue as separate emotional statements rather than rushing transitions. Let each section establish its own character before moving forward.
Work the pedal line independently from the manual parts early on, especially in the fugal sections where it carries structural weight alongside the hands.
Experiment with registration across different instruments. Saint-Saëns wrote these works with specific tonal concepts in mind, but your organ's particular strengths may suggest alternative colors that maintain his intentions.
Study the harmonic language in the opening measures of each prelude before tackling technical passagework. Understanding the underlying structure clarifies what matters in each phrase.

How to use it

Use these works as anchors for a recital exploring French Romantic organ music, or program individual prelude-and-fugue pairs between other repertoire to provide structural contrast. They also work effectively as study material for organists preparing for competitions or professional examinations that include standard repertoire requirements.