3rd Symphony in C Minor Op. 78 (643.12.Orgel.3Perc) (Partitur) (Neuheit Ensemble) Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, often nicknamed the "Organ Symphony", is one of the most famous works by Camille Saint-Saëns. Composed in 1886 and dedicated to Franz Liszt, it represents the culmination of the French composers symphonic style. The work is distinguished by its innovative structure, which brings several movements together into a coherent and continuous whole. It alternates passages of lyricism, mystery, and power. The famous final theme, majestic and solemn, is among the most memorable pages of the Romantic repertoire. The symphony demonstrates Saint-Saëns remarkable sense of orchestration and mastery of musical form. The arrangement by Thierry Caens offers a fresh perspective on the work while preserving its grandeur and expressive strength. Today, this symphony remains one of the masterpieces of French symphonic music of the nineteenth century.