The Symphonie Romane can be described as a great cyclical Easter symphony: based on the Easter gradual Haec Dies, this four-movement work expresses the miracle of the resurrection and the Easter rejoicing in music. Through the original way that Gregorian chant is integrated into a modern composition, this tenth and last organ symphony by Widor occupies a special position in the composer’s organ output and the organ repertoire in general.

The Carus Urtext edition is based on Widor’s autograph ...