But he was still almost unknown to the Parisian public. Paris and the world finally did hear and approve of Cesar Franck the composer, and his Symphony has become a beloved favorite of concert ...

To mark the 200th anniversary of Franck's birth, Donald Macleod spends the week delving a bit deeper into this enigmatic and complex character and his music.

Demessieux’s concert repertoire included the complete organ works of Bach from memory, and her mind-numbing technique is evident in her recordings, including the world-premiere recording of Franck ...