César Franck: Stations of the Cross

César Franck (1822-1890) wrote twelve major works for the organ and numerous harmonium pieces. He is regarded as the most important composer for the organ after Bach and the greatest composer for the French symphonic organ. The serene anxiety and ethereal beauty of the compositions of the 'Fra Angelico of the organ' make them a touching accompaniment to meditations on the Stations of the Cross. Gerard Carter's free arrangement for organ or harmonium of some of César Franck's most sublime music makes it available in a practical and convenient form for the Stations of the Cross and for other liturgical, devoCésar Franck (1822-1890) wrote twelve major works for the organ and numerous harmonium pieces. He is regarded as the most important composer for the organ after Bach and the greatest composer for the French symphonic organ. The serene anxiety and ethereal beauty of the compositions of the 'Fra Angelico of the organ' make them a touching accompaniment to meditations on the Stations of the Cross. Gerard Carter's free arrangement for organ or harmonium of some of César Franck's most sublime music makes it available in a practical and convenient form for the Stations of the Cross and for other liturgical, devotional and musical purposes.