French Organ Music Past And Present (1919)

French Organ Music: Past and Present is a book written by Harvey Grace and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of French organ music, from the Middle Ages to the contemporary era. It covers the works of famous French composers such as Fran�����ois Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, C�����sar Franck, and Charles-Marie Widor, among others.Grace provides an in-depth analysis of the technical and stylistic features of French organ music, highlighting the unique characteristics of the genre. He explores the different forms of French organ music, including the prelude, fugue, and toccata, and discusses the influence of the French Baroque and Romantic periods on the development of the genre.The book also includes biographical sketches of notable French organists and composers, as well as a detailed examination of the organs and organ builders of France. Grace's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both scholars and casual readers.Overall, French Organ Music: Past and Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of French organ music. It provides a comprehensive overview of the genre and its most significant figures, making it an essential read for music historians, organists, and enthusiasts alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.