Franck, César

Composer and musician of Belgian origin, César Franck (1822-1890) made a major contribution to French music in the late 19th century. A popular teacher, he was one of the founder members of the Société Nationale de Musique, of which he became president in 1886. His work is characterised by a meticulous attention to form and complete mastery of writing.

A selection of texts about César Franck can be found here. For more detailed information about his life and other related aspects, please visit the Bru Zane Mediabase site.