Berühmte Orgelwerke = Famous Organ Works = Oeuvres Pour Orgue

Released in 1986 on the Capriccio label, this recording features German organist Joachim Dorfmüller performing selected organ works by Camille Saint-Saëns. The album was part of a broader push by independent labels during the 1980s to capitalize on the emerging compact disc format by producing high-fidelity recordings of classical repertoire, specifically targeting the rich acoustic environments of historic European churches.

The production highlights the versatility of Saint-Saëns' organ compositions, which often bridge the gap between French Romanticism and more structured classical forms. Dorfmüller, a scholar and performer deeply invested in the organ as a pedagogical and liturgical instrument, aimed for a clean, interpretative clarity that showcased the instrument’s mechanical and tonal range. The release was received as a solid addition to the catalog of organ music available at the time, valued primarily for its technical precision and the atmospheric quality of the recording venue.