Maximum Reger

Max Reger's 'Maximum Reger' is a captivating album that showcases the composer's mastery of organ music. Released on 20 April 2022 via the Raven label, this 1 hour and 10-minute collection is a treasure trove of intricate compositions. The album features a range of pieces, including the majestic 'Phantasie und Fuge für Orgel über B-A-C-H, Op. 46', the serene 'Benedictus, Op. 59, No. 9', and the dramatic 'Introduction und Passacaglia D-Moll'. Max Reger's skillful arrangements of 'Melodia, Op. 129, No. 4', 'Capriccio, Op. 129, No. 5', and 'Basso ostinato, Op. 129, No. 6' demonstrate his versatility and depth as a composer. The album's crowning glory is the sublime 'Phantasie für Orgel über den Choral "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme," Op. 52, No. 2', a work that showcases Max Reger's ability to craft beautiful, evocative music. With 'Maximum Reger', Max Reger invites you to immerse yourself in a world of rich, expressive sound, and discover the beauty and complexity of his organ compositions.

Max Reger, born Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger in 1873, was a towering figure in German music, straddling the late Romantic and early Modernist eras. A prolific composer, pianist, organist, and conductor, Reger's music is renowned for its complexity and emotional depth, particularly his monumental fugues and organ works. Born in Brand, Bavaria, Reger's musical journey began under the tutelage of his parents and the local organist, leading him to become one of the most significant composers of organ music since Bach. His compositions, which include magnificent chorale-based and free works, reflect both the grandeur of German Romanticism and the innovative spirit of Modernism. Reger's legacy endures, celebrated by figures such as Paul Hindemith and Arnold Schoenberg, and his music continues to captivate audiences with its structural coherence and emotional resonance.

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