The third symphony by Camille Saint-Saëns, known as the Organ Symphony, is the first publication in a complete historical-critical edition of the French composer’s instrumental works.

“I gave everything I was able to give in this work. [...] What I have done here I will never be able to do again.” Camille Saint-Saëns was rightly proud of his third Symphony in C minor Op.78, dedicated to the memory of Franz Liszt. Called the “Organ Symphony” because of its novel scoring, the work was a commiss...