Reger: Organ Works - Max Reger - Vinyl LP

Reger: Organ Works - Max Reger

Album Details

Dive into the profound and intricate world of Max Reger's organ compositions with this expansive collection, "Reger: Organ Works." Released in 2020, this album is a testament to Reger's mastery and innovation in organ music, spanning a duration of over five hours. The album features a rich selection of Reger's works, including his renowned Passacaglia und Fuge in E Minor, Op. 127, and the intricate Choralfantasien, Op. 52, among many others. Each piece showcases Reger's unique blend of romanticism and contrapuntal complexity, making it a treasure trove for both classical enthusiasts and those new to the genre.

Recorded on the historic Schuke-Orgel in the Marktkirche in Halle, this album benefits from the instrument's rich tonal palette, allowing Reger's compositions to shine in all their glory. The album includes a variety of genres and styles, from solemn chorale preludes to virtuosic toccatas and fugues, offering a comprehensive overview of Reger's organ repertoire. Whether you're familiar with Reger's work or discovering it for the first time, this collection is an essential addition to any classical music library. The meticulous performance and high-quality recording ensure that every nuance of Reger's compositions is captured, providing an immersive and enriching listening experience.

December 4, 2020(C) 2020 Pan Classics(P) 2020 Pan Classics

Tracks

Introduction, Passacaglia und Fuge in E Minor, Op. 127Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
28:15
Organ Sonata No. 1 in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 33Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
18:14
Organ Sonata No. 2 in D Minor, Op. 60Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
21:03
3 Choralfantasien, Op. 52 (Excerpts): No. 3, Über den Choral "Halleluja, Gott zu loben bleibe meine Seelenfreud"Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
15:41
3 Choralfantasien, Op. 52 (Excerpts): No. 2, Über den Choral "Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme"Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
19:51
Choralfantasie über "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott", Op. 27Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
13:22
52 Choralvorspiele, Op. 67 (Excerpts): No. 22, Jesus, meine ZuversichtMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:16
52 Choralvorspiele, Op. 67 (Excerpts): No. 26, Meinen Jesum laß ich nichtMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:09
52 Choralvorspiele, Op. 67 (Excerpts): No. 30, O Gott, du frommer GottMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:07
52 Choralvorspiele, Op. 67 (Excerpts): No. 3, Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dirMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
3:06
52 Choralvorspiele, Op. 67 (Excerpts): No. 38, Valet will ich dir gebenMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:45
12 Stücke, Op. 65 (Excerpts): No. 10, ScherzoMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:48
9 Stücke, Op. 129 (Excerpts): No. 1, Toccata - No. 2, FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
7:21
Fantasie und Fuge in D Minor, Op. 135bMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
17:01
12 Stücke, Op. 65 (Excerpts): No. 11, Toccata - No. 12, FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
13:13
Suite im alten Stil, Op. 93: II. Largo (Version for Violin & Organ)Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich, Nelly Söregi
6:37
Introduction und Passacaglia in D Minor, WoO IV No. 6Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
6:49
Adagio for Violin & OrganMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich, Nelly Söregi
5:59
9 Stücke, Op. 129 (Excerpts): No. 5, CapriccioMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:19
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 2, PastoraleMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
2:52
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 7, Kyrie eleisonMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:58
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 8, Gloria in excelsisMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:31
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 9, BenedictusMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:59
Fantasie und Fuge über "B-A-C-H" in B-Flat Minor, Op. 46: I. FantasieMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
7:47
Fantasie und Fuge über "B-A-C-H" in B-Flat Minor, Op. 46: II. FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
10:16
Introduktion, Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73: I. IntroduktionMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
6:40
Introduktion, Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73: II. VariationenMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
19:22
Introduktion, Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73: III. FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
5:00
2 Choralfantasien, Op. 40 (Excerpts): No. 1a, Über "Wie schön leucht't uns der Morgenstern"Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
12:57
2 Choralfantasien, Op. 40 (Excerpts): No. 1b, Über "Wie schön leucht't uns der Morgenstern"Max Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:53
Symphonische Fantasie und Fuge, Op. 57: I. FantasieMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
11:25
Symphonische Fantasie und Fuge, Op. 57: II. FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
10:25
12 Stücke, Op. 65 (Excerpts): No. 7, PräludiumMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
8:09
12 Stücke, Op. 65 (Excerpts): No. 8, FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:20
12 Stücke, Op. 63 "Monologe" (Excerpts): No. 5, IntroduktionMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
3:16
12 Stücke, Op. 63 "Monologe" (Excerpts): No. 6, PassacagliaMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
8:38
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 5, ToccataMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
4:18
12 Stücke, Op. 59 (Excerpts): No. 6, FugeMax Reger, Heinz Wunderlich
6:01

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About Max Reger

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.