A major work of the late-romantic repertoire, Cesar Franck's only symphony joins the ranks of Breitkopf & Härtel's new orchestral editions which follow the principles of "Source Criticism for Practical Use". Just as with the previously published "Carnival of the Animals" (PB/OB 5321) by Saint-Saens, Franck's work also raises many questions concerning its origin and history. Peter Jost based his work on the first edition (the autograph was destroyed in a fire in 1935) as well as on the piano reduction (four-handed) by the composer.