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Reger - Orchestral & Choral Works | Brilliant Classics 8998

Reger - Orchestral & Choral Works

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Label: Brilliant Classics

Cat No: 8998

Barcode: 5029365899826

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 2

Release Date: 13th July 2008

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Contents

Works

Reger
Four Tone Poems after Arnold Böcklin Op.128: Der geigende Eremit: Molto sostenuto / Im Spiel der Wellen: Vivace / Die Toteninsel: Molto sostenuto / Bacchanal: Vivace

Reger
Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Johann Adam Hiller Op.100

Reger
Psalm 100 Op.106 for mixed choir, orchestra and organ

Reger
Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Mozart Op.132

Artists

Jaap van Zweden (violin)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Russian State Symphonic Cappella

Conductors

Neeme Jarvi
Valeri Polyansky

Works

Reger
Four Tone Poems after Arnold Böcklin Op.128: Der geigende Eremit: Molto sostenuto / Im Spiel der Wellen: Vivace / Die Toteninsel: Molto sostenuto / Bacchanal: Vivace

Reger
Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Johann Adam Hiller Op.100

Reger
Psalm 100 Op.106 for mixed choir, orchestra and organ

Reger
Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Mozart Op.132

Artists

Jaap van Zweden (violin)
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Russian State Symphony Orchestra
Russian State Symphonic Cappella

Conductors

Neeme Jarvi
Valeri Polyansky

About

The image of Max Reger as a composer of long, tortuously chromatic, over-elaborate polyphonic extravaganzas dies hard. But his rich output discloses both a passionate commitment to German Romanticism and a neo-classical, indeed neo-Baroque strain of inspiration that made him an important forerunner of Paul Hindemith.

This 2-CD set contains the sets of orchestral variations (on themes by Mozart and Hiller) which most successfully synthesise his creative preoccupations, as well as a darkly evocative set of tone-paintings inspired by the canvases of Böcklin, and an exuberant, life-enhancing setting of Psalm 100. Reger’s mastery of orchestral textures is everywhere in evidence, as is a broad good-humour, only occasionally tempered by more melancholy moods.

There are comparatively few discs of Reger given his astonishing productivity within a short life; this set is an ideal introduction to his work.

In the all-important business of clarifying the rich detail and formidable ingenuity of Reger’s polychrome counterpoint Jarvi puts not a foot wrong, and the cumulative power of the work is most satisfying. The recording balances clean detail with sumptuousness.’ - Gramophone

Contents:
CD 1
Four Tone Poems after Arnold Böcklin Op.128:
- Der geigende Eremit: Molto sostenuto (Jaap van Zweden, violin)
- Im Spiel der Wellen: Vivace
- Die Toteninsel: Molto sostenuto
- Bacchanal: Vivace
Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Johann Adam Hiller Op.100

Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Amsterdam / Neeme Järvi

Total: 66:50

CD 2
Psalm 100 Op.106 for mixed choir, orchestra and organ
Russian State Symphonic Cappella
Russian State Symphony Orchestra / Valeri Polyansky

Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Mozart Op.132
Russian State Symphony Orchestra / Valeri Polyansky

Total: 59:45

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