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Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 13: Organ Sheet

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Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 13: Organ Sheet

Name: Symphony No. 1 in C Minor, Opus 13: Organ Sheet
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-K04029
Price: 9.95 USD
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By Charles-Marie Widor

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An Organ solo composed by Charles-Marie Widor.

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Series: Kalmus Edition

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 44

ISBN10: 0-7692-4277-4

ISBN13: 978-0-7692-4277-4

UPC: 029156151206

SKU: 00-K04029

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About the Composer: Charles-Marie Widor

Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937) was a French organist and composer whose ten organ symphonies reshaped the repertoire for his instrument. He served as organist at Saint-Sulpice in Paris for over six decades, a position that gave him intimate knowledge of the organ's capabilities and allowed him to compose works that exploit the instrument's full range of color and technical possibility. His symphonies bridged Romantic sensibility with structural rigor, establishing a model that influenced generations of organ composers.

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Why we love this

Widor's First Symphony occupies a crucial place in organ literature, combining architectural ambition with genuine musical substance. The writing neither condescends to the instrument nor demands virtuosity for its own sake, making it accessible to skilled organists while remaining rewarding enough to sustain repeated study and performance.

What to expect

The First Symphony unfolds with Romantic sweep anchored by structural clarity. The opening movement carries both forward momentum and structural inevitability, while later movements balance introspection with ceremonial grandeur, all executed with the organ's full palette of color.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced organists with reliable command of both manuals and pedal are the primary audience for this work. Church musicians seeking substantial concert repertoire and students preparing for advanced performance study or degree recitals will find it essential.

How to get the most out of it

Shape each movement's harmonic arc by attending to registration changes; Widor's orchestration at the console requires as much planning as a conductor's score.
Balance the pedal line with clarity; these passages are compositional arguments, not accompaniment, and deserve projection.
Approach tempo relationships between movements as structural statements rather than emotional transitions; Widor's architectural thinking depends on proportional weight.
Map manual and pedal divisions before rehearsal to clarify voice independence and avoid muddying dense textures.

How to use it

This work stands effectively as a full recital centerpiece or as the anchor of a program devoted to French organ repertoire. Its scale and dramatic arc make it particularly suited to concert performances in acoustically resonant spaces rather than lighter liturgical contexts.