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 evolution of French organ music from the middle ages to the early 20th century. It covers the works of famous French composers such as Fran�����ois Couperin, Jean-Philippe Rameau, and C�����sar Franck, as well as lesser-known composers and their contributions to the genre.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of the development of French organ music from the medieval period to the Baroque era. The second part discusses the 19th-century Romantic period and the contributions of composers such as Louis Vierne and Charles-Marie Widor. The third and final part covers the early 20th century and the emergence of new styles and techniques in French organ music.Throughout the book, Grace provides insightful commentary and analysis of individual pieces, as well as historical context and biographical information about the composers. The book also includes musical examples and illustrations to help readers better understand the music being discussed.Overall, French Organ Music: Past and Present is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of French organ music, from its early roots to the modern era.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.