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Born on December 10, 1822 in Liège, Belgium, César Franck was a composer, organist and music educator. César Franck died on November 8, 1890 at the age of 67. Awards on record include Knight of the Legion of Honour (1885) and Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms (1884). Notable works include Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, Les Béatitudes and Les Djinns.
My Take
César Franck is one of those composers I keep returning to when I want music that feels like prayer. Born in Liège and active largely in France as an organist and teacher, he came to greatness late, and that patience seems baked into his sound, which is searching, warm, and structurally rigorous all at once. The Symphony in D minor and Prelude, Chorale and Fugue still move me deeply. What I value most is not the honors he received but his reputation as a beloved teacher. His quiet, soulful integrity is exactly my kind of music.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- César Franck
- Name (Japanese)
- セザール・フランク
- Reading
- せざーる・ふらんく
- Born
- December 10, 1822 – November 8, 1890
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Liège, Belgium
- Occupation
- composer / organist / music educator / pianist / teacher
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1885 Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 1884 Knight of the French Order of Academic Palms
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Prelude, Chorale and Fugue | — | |
| Notable work | Les Béatitudes | — | |
| Notable work | Les Djinns | — | |
| Notable work | Symphony in D minor | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.cesar-franck.org/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar%20Franck
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BB%E3%82%B6%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AF
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q50187
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was César Franck born?
Born December 10, 1822.
When did César Franck die?
Died November 8, 1890, aged 67.
Where was César Franck from?
César Franck was from Liège, Belgium.
What did César Franck do?
César Franck worked as composer, organist, music educator, pianist, teacher.
What was César Franck known for?
Notable works include Prelude, Chorale and Fugue, Les Béatitudes, Les Djinns.
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