This album features organ works by Camille Saint-Saëns, showcasing his mastery of the instrument and his unique contributions to the French Romantic organ tradition. Among the highlights are his *Three Preludes and Fugues, Op. 99*, a set that combines Bach’s influence with Saint-Saëns' rich Romantic expressiveness, and his *Fantasy in D-flat Major, Op. 101*, which demonstrates his orchestral approach to organ composition.
The collection also includes the *Fantasy in E-flat Major*, written early in his career, and the *Bénédiction nuptiale*, a tender and detailed work originally composed for a Cavaillé-Coll organ. These pieces exemplify Saint-Saëns' ability to blend technical mastery with melodic charm and vibrant colors.
Performed on the Marcussen organ of St. Jacob’s Church in Stockholm, this recording by Hans Fagius highlights the depth and brilliance of Saint-Saëns’ organ music, offering a journey through both his stylistic range and the grandeur of the French Romantic tradition.
