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.
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