Immerse yourself in the profound and intricate world of Max Reger's organ works with the release of "Reger: Organ Works, Vol. 7." This two-disc collection, released on August 6, 2021, under the CPO label, offers a comprehensive exploration of Reger's mastery of the organ, spanning a duration of two hours and eight minutes. The album features a meticulously curated selection of Reger's compositions, including the majestic "Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73," the contemplative "Präludium und Fuge in E Major, Op. 56 No. 1," and the powerful "Fantasie und Fuge in C Minor, Op. 29," among others. Each piece showcases Reger's exceptional ability to blend technical virtuosity with deep emotional expression, making this volume an essential addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection. The hybrid SACD format ensures high-fidelity sound, allowing listeners to fully appreciate the richness and complexity of Reger's organ works. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Reger's music or a newcomer to his compositions, this album promises a captivating journey through the genius of one of the most influential composers of the late Romantic era.
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Tracks
Introduktion, Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73: Introduktion - VariationenMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Introduktion, Variationen und Fuge über ein Originalthema, Op. 73: Fuge. VivacissimoMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in E Major, Op. 56 No. 1: I. PräludiumMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in E Major, Op. 56 No. 1: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in G Major, Op. 56 No. 3: I. PräludiumMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in G Major, Op. 56 No. 3: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Fantasie und Fuge in C Minor, Op. 29: I. FantasieMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Fantasie und Fuge in C Minor, Op. 29: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in D Minor, Op. 56 No. 2: I. PräludiumMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in D Minor, Op. 56 No. 2: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Choralvorspiele, Op. 79b (Excerpts): No. 1, Ach Gott, verlass mich nichtMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Choralvorspiele, Op. 79b (Excerpts): No. 3, Herr, nun selbst den Wagen haltMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Choralvorspiele, Op. 79b (Excerpts): No. 8, Christ ist erstanden von dem TodMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Choralvorspiele, Op. 79b (Excerpts): No. 9, Christus, der ist mein LebenMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Choralvorspiele, Op. 79b (Excerpts): No. 11, Nun danket alle GottMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in B Minor, Op. 56 No. 5: I. PräludiumMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Präludium und Fuge in B Minor, Op. 56 No. 5: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Fantasie und Fuge in D Minor, Op. 135b: I. FantasieMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger
Fantasie und Fuge in D Minor, Op. 135b: II. FugeMax Reger, Gerhard Weinberger