(1822–90), Belgian-born French composer and organist; full name César Auguste Franck. His reputation as a composer rests on the Symphonic Variations for piano and orchestra (1885), the D minor Symphony (1886–8), and the String Quartet (1889).
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Franck, César
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(1822–90), French composer and organist; born in Belgium; full name César Auguste Franck. Notable works: Symphonic Variations (1885), the D minor Symphony (1886–88), and the String Quartet (1889).