Symphony No.3, Op.78 (Saint-Saëns, Camille)

Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 movements
Composition Year 1886 (April)
Genre Categories Symphonies; For organ, orchestra; Scores featuring the organ; Scores featuring the orchestra; For orchestra with soloists; For 2 pianos 8 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano (arr); For 4 players (arr); For 2 pianos (arr); For 2 players (arr); For piano 4 hands (arr); Scores featuring the piano 4 hands (arr); For piano (arr); For 1 player (arr); For 4 trombones (arr); Scores featuring the trombone (arr); For organ (arr); Scores featuring the organ (arr)

Contents

Performances

Recordings

 1. Adagio – Allegro moderato – Poco adagio (EU)
#725568 - 26.01MB - 19:32 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 1767×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

 2. Allegro moderato – Presto – Maestoso – Allegro (EU)
#725569 - 19.93MB - 14:30 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/67/V - 1597×⇩ - MP3 - Lucas-coelho

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Lucas-coelho (2021/8/20)

Performer Pages Marcel Dupré (organ)
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (orchestra)
Paul Paray (conductor)
Publisher Info. Mercury, 1957. SRI 75003.
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Misc. Notes Source: Internet Archive
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 Synthesized Performance
#957150 - 79.02MB - 34:31 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 20×⇩ - MP3 - Pontaxx

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Pontaxx (2025/2/24)

Publisher Info. Mutsuo Akao, 2025.
Performers Computer
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 Synthesized Performance
#501663 - 76.14MB - 33:16 -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 931×⇩ - MP3 - NormtheMusician

MP3 file (audio)
NormtheMusician (2017/11/22)

Publisher Info. Norman Young, 2017.
Performers Norman Young
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Misc. Notes Created using EastWest Hollywood Sample sets (percussion just Platinum) and Hauptwerk Hereford Cathedral Sample set. Accoustics - Quantum Leap Convolution Reverb. Created using Sonar Platinum DAW
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Sheet Music

Full Scores

 Complete Score
#84213 - 47.71MB, 90 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 36716×⇩ - Asj

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 Complete Score (Split for Printing)
#113413 - 34.35MB, 178 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14935×⇩ - ilynov

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Editor First edition
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Schoenewerk, n.d.[1886]. Plate D.S. 3700.
Copyright
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 Complete Score
#29120 - 51.49MB, 180 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 13783×⇩ - Feduol

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Feduol (2009/3/2)

Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Schoenewerk, n.d.[1886]. Plate D.S. 3700.
Reprinted New York: International Music Company, n.d.(ca.1950). Plate 2122.
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 Complete Score
#957014 - 18.95MB, 164 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 2136×⇩ - Pontaxx

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Pontaxx (2025/2/23)

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Parts

 Flute 1, 2, 3/Piccolo
#37902 - 1.58MB, 12, 10, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8398×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

⇒ 15 more: Oboe 1, 2, English Horn • Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭) • Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon • Horn 1 (C/E), 2 (C/E♭) • Horn 3, 4 (F) • Trumpet 1, 2 (F), 3 (C) • Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba • Timpani, Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle • Piano 4-hands • Organ • Violins I • Violins II • Violas • Cellos • Basses

 Oboe 1, 2, English Horn
#37903 - 1.52MB, 12, 9, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7700×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Clarinet 1, 2, Bass Clarinet (B♭)
#37904 - 1.53MB, 12, 10, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8560×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Bassoon 1, 2, Contrabassoon
#37905 - 1.25MB, 10, 9, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7024×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Horn 1 (C/E), 2 (C/E♭)
#37906 - 0.53MB, 5, 5 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8111×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Horn 3, 4 (F)
#37907 - 0.75MB, 7, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9275×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Trumpet 1, 2 (F), 3 (C)
#37908 - 0.75MB, 5, 5, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 8203×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Trombone 1, 2, 3, Tuba
#37909 - 1.01MB, 6, 5, 5, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11584×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Timpani, Bass Drum/Cymbals, Triangle
#37910 - 0.44MB, 5, 2, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6512×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Piano 4-hands
#37911 - 0.41MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 9380×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Organ
#37912 - 0.47MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 14749×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Violins I
#37913 - 1.18MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 11896×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Violins II
#37914 - 1.15MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7220×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

 Violas
#37915 - 1.16MB, 20 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6797×⇩ - Ottaviano

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 Cellos
#26490 - 1.00MB, 16 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 7943×⇩ - Generoso

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Generoso (2009/1/8)

 Basses
#37916 - 0.66MB, 12 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 6151×⇩ - Ottaviano

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Ottaviano (2009/8/25)

Editor First edition (reprint)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Schoenewerk, n.d.[1886]. Plate D.S. 3621.
Reprinted New York: E.F. Kalmus, n.d.(1933–70). Catalog A1969.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes These files are part of the Orchestra Parts Project. 1886 date confirmed by Teller-Ratner.
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 Bass Clarinet (Treble Clef)
#916142 - 0.18MB, 6 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 477×⇩ - M.tomimitsu

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M.tomimitsu (2024/5/26)

Editor Masaru Tomimitsu
Publisher. Info. Masaru Tomimitsu, 2024.
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Misc. Notes Made to be similar to Ed. Durand & Cie.'s layout. Line breaks suitable for paper.
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Maestoso (No.2)

 Trombone 1 (Bass Clef)
#986175 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 60×⇩ - Steveeads

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 Trombone 2 (Bass Clef)
#986176 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 28×⇩ - Steveeads

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 Trombone 3
#986177 - 0.08MB, 3 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 51×⇩ - Steveeads

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 Organ
#985666 - 0.13MB, 8 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 287×⇩ - Steveeads

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Arrangements and Transcriptions

Complete

For 2 Pianos 8 hands (Roques)

 Piano 1
#162676 - 5.00MB, 71 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 881×⇩ - Morel

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 Piano 2
#162677 - 4.60MB, 65 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 426×⇩ - Morel

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Arranger Léon Roques (1839–1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Fils, 1910. Plate D. & F. 7876.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
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For 2 Pianos (Composer)

 Complete Score
#412284 - 13.60MB, 58 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 259×⇩ - 2138

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Arranger Composer
Publisher. Info. Holograph manuscript, 1886.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes Bibliothèque nationale de France, Musique (F-Pn): MS 498
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For Piano 4 hands (Roques)

 Complete Score
#21965 - 6.03MB, 73 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 1636×⇩ - Morel

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Morel (2008/9/16)

 Complete Score
#114768 - 2.80MB, 73 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 786×⇩ - Jemiller226

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Arranger Léon Roques (1839–1923)
Publisher. Info. Paris: Durand & Schoenewerk, n.d.[1887]. Plate D.S. 3704.
Copyright
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Misc. Notes This file is part of the Sibley Mirroring Project.
Publication noted in the Bibliographie de la France 2e série, 76e année, Nº 4, 22 Janvier 1887, p.53, reg. 266.
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For Piano (Goetschius)

 Complete Score (EU)
#62747 - 4.56MB, 55 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/V - 12000×⇩ - John Gribben

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 Complete Score (EU)
#513590 - 9.81MB, 68 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/26/V - 2231×⇩ - David Campbell

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Arranger Percy Goetschius (1853–1943)
Publisher. Info. Analytic Symphony Series, No. 28.
Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1930. Plate 76558.
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Adagio (No.1)

For 4 Trombones (Korolyov)

 Complete Score
#928680 - 0.53MB, 4 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 204×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

⇒ 8 more: Trombone 1 • Trombone 2 • Trombone 3 • Bass Trombone (or Tuba) • Trombone 1 (B♭) • Trombone 2 (B♭) • Trombone 3 (B♭) • Bass Trombone (B♭)

 Trombone 1
#928681 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 49×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Trombone 2
#928682 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 51×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

 Trombone 3
#928683 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 38×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Bass Trombone (or Tuba)
#928684 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 38×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Trombone 1 (B♭)
#928685 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 26×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Trombone 2 (B♭)
#928686 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 18×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Trombone 3 (B♭)
#928687 - 0.51MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 18×⇩ - Borkorus

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 Bass Trombone (B♭)
#928688 - 0.50MB, 1 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 20×⇩ - Borkorus

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Borkorus (2024/8/22)

Arranger Boris Korolyov (b. 1996)
Publisher. Info. Boris Korolyov, 2024.
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Misc. Notes arrangement is also suitable for clarinet quartet
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For Organ (Bernard)

 Complete Score
#45781 - 0.45MB, 7 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - V/V/V - 5264×⇩ - Daphnis

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Daphnis (2009/11/9)

Arranger Émile Bernard (1843–1902)
Publisher. Info. Paris: A. Durand & Fils, n.d.[1898]. Plate D. & F. 5334.
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Misc. Notes 1898 from Teller-Ratner.
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 Complete Score
#929339 - 0.99MB, 9 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 392×⇩ - Alex'Not

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Alex'Not (2024/8/28)

Arranger Émile Bernard (1843–1902)
Editor Alain Brunet
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Misc. Notes fac-simile "moderne" : gravure identique à l'original
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Finale (No.2)

For 2 Pianos (Isida)

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#23041 - 0.95MB, 35 pp. -  0.0/10 2 4 6 8 10 (-) - !N/!N/!N - 5117×⇩ - Rockzaemon

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Rockzaemon (2008/10/12)

Arranger Kazue Rockzaemon Isida
Publisher. Info. Tokyo: 露久左庵音楽出版 Rockza Music Edition
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General Information

Work Title Symphony No.3
Alternative. Title Symphonie avec orgue (Organ Symphony)
Name Translations Symfónia č. 3 (Saint-Saëns); Symphonie nº 3 de Saint-Saëns; Symphony No. 3; Symfonie nr. 3; Sinfonia nro 3 (Saint-Saëns); Simfonia núm. 3 (Saint-Saëns); 3. Sinfonie; 交響曲第3番 (サン＝サーンス); Sinfonia n. 3; Symfoni nr. 3 (Saint-Saëns); Giao hưởng số 3; Симфония № 3; Symfonie č. 3; سمفونی شماره ۳; 第三交響曲 (聖桑); 第三交响曲 (圣桑); Sinfonía n.º 3; 第三交响乐; סימפוניה מס' 3 לעוגב של סן-סנס; Symfoni nr. 3; Sinfonia n. 3 op.78 "Avec orgue"; السيمفونيه رقم 3; 교향곡 3번; Симфонія № 3
Name Aliases Orgelsinfonie; Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78, "Organ"; Organ Symphony; 第三交響樂; 第三交响曲; Orgelsymfoni; 第3號交響曲《管風琴》; Symfonie nr. 3 (Saint-Saens); Sinfonía n.º 3 en do menor, Op. 78 "Con órgano"; Sinfonía con órgano; Органна симфонія
Authorities WorldCat; Wikipedia; VIAF: 306409537; LCCN: n81119298; GND: 300134010; BNF: 13918561v
Composer Saint-Saëns, Camille
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.78
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. ICS 236
Key C minor
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 2 movements:
  1. Adagio – Allegro moderato – Poco adagio (477 bars)
  2. Allegro moderato – Presto – Maestoso – Allegro (671 bars)
Year/Date of CompositionY/D of Comp. 1886 (April)
First Performance. 1886-05-19 in London, St James's Hall
Royal Philharmonic Society, Camille Saint-Saëns (conductor)
First Publication. 1886 - Paris: Durand
Dedication A la mémoire de Franz Liszt
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Romantic
Piece Style Romantic
Instrumentation orchestra
InstrDetail
3 flutes (3rd also piccolo), 2 oboes, English horn, 2 clarinets
bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon
4 horns (2 natural, 2 chromatic), 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba
timpani, triangle, cymbals, bass drum, organ, piano 4-hands, strings
Discography MusicBrainz
External Links Wikipedia article
All Music Guide
Chicago Symphony Program Notes (1921-22 season)
Extra Information Commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society of England and initially dedicated to them; dedication changed after Liszt's death.

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