Berühmte Orgelwerke - Famous Organ Works - Oeuvres Pour Orgue

Released in 1986 by the Capriccio Digital label, this recording features the organ works of Camille Saint-Saëns performed by Joachim Dorfmüller. The album emerged during a period when the label was aggressively expanding its catalog of high-fidelity classical recordings, utilizing digital recording technology to capture the acoustic nuances of European pipe organs, a hallmark of the Capriccio brand's dedication to German and French Romantic repertoire.

Joachim Dorfmüller, a recognized organist and musicologist, was chosen to interpret these works for his deep technical understanding of the instrument's historical context. The design of the release reflects the minimalist aesthetic common to mid-eighties classical LPs, favoring clarity and straightforward identification of the composer and performer. Upon its release, it was well-regarded by organ enthusiasts for its crisp digital sound quality, which effectively showcased the tonal range of the organs selected for the performance.