Previous posts for December 10th are here: Olivier Messiaen (2019) and César Franck; Olivier Messiaen (2020)
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César Franck (10 December 1822 – 8 November 1890) was a Belgian-born organist, composer, and teacher, active in Paris.
Two Thoughts on César Franck
Franck's improvisatory skills were now in much demand, since liturgical practice of the time required the ability to take the plainsong music sung for the Mass or the Office and to develop from it organ music fitting into the service between texts sung or spoken by the choir or clergy. – Wikipedia
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César Franck loved improvising
In his most distinguished way,
Embellishing, but not disguising
The plainchant propers for the day.
(2)
Franck’s harmonic meditations
On ancient tunes of Gregory,
Led his church’s meditations,
And keep him out of beggary.
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Olivier Messiaen (10 December 1908 – 27 April 1992) was an organist and one of the greatest French composers of the 20th century.
Catalogue d'oiseaux
When Messiaen’s interest was stirred
By the sound of a faraway bird,
He wrote down its song,
Though the chances were strong
It was one he had already heard.
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