Camille Saint-Saëns - Symphony No. 3 (David Bernard)

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Composer: Camille Saint-Saëns

• Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78

Paolo Bordignon, organ

Park Avenue Chamber Symphony

David Bernard, conductor

Date: 2026

Label: Recursive Classics

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Conducted by David Bernard, this live recording with the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony presents Camille Saint-Saëns’s Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 78. Historically regarded by the composer as his most significant artistic statement, the "Organ Symphony" showcases his exceptional mastery as an organist, pianist, and composer through intricate counterpoint, sweeping melodies, and the integration of piano and organ with a full orchestra. This innovative release directly addresses the long-standing acoustic challenges historically associated with this monumental work, offering a fresh, technically refined interpretation of Saint-Saëns's symphonic masterpiece.

David Bernard is Music Director of the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, Massapequa Philharmonic, and Eglevsky Ballet. A winner of the UK International Conducting Competition’s Master Prize and multiple honors from The American Prize and European Classical Music Awards, he is celebrated for his dynamic leadership and innovative audience-building. As a guest conductor, he has appeared with numerous U.S. orchestras and ballet companies, collaborating with top dancers from major ballet institutions. His acclaimed recordings include Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Stravinsky. Bernard is also a champion of contemporary music, premiering works by composers such as Bruce Adolphe and Jake Runestad.

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