César Franck: Pedagogical and Performance Problems in Pièce Héroïque

My aim in writing about Pièce Héroïque of César Franck is to discuss the aspects of interpretation, and to cite various recordings, books, papers, my own experience of organ studies with Mme Odile Pierre in Paris and the numerous times that I have performed this composition in a variety of musical situations. Another point of discussion will be attaining a spirit of Romanticism rather than a literal reading of the score when dealing with non-French organs. You will need a copy of the Durand edition of 1883 for this discussion, and having measure numbers marked ahead of time will be helpful.