Rheinberger: Organ Music, Vol. 7

On this CD:

1. Sonatas (20) for organ, No 9 in B flat, Op 142
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

2. Prelude for organ in C Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

3. Fugue for organ in C Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

4. Prelude for organ in D Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

5. Fugue for organ in D Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

6. Prelude for organ in E Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

7. Fugue for organ in E Minor
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

8. Sonatas (20) for organ, No 11 in D Minor, Op 148 ("Cantilène")
Composed by Joseph Rheinberger
Performed by Wolfgang Baumgratz

Tracks:

Son No.8 in e, Op.132: Prld
Son No.8 in e, Op.132: Intermezzo
Son No.8 in e, Op.132: Scherzoso
Son No.8 in e, Op.132: Passacaglia
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos. 1-5: I. Andante
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos. 1-5: II. Moderato
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos. 1-5: III. Adagio
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos. 1-5: IV. Allegretto
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos. 1-5: V. Con Moto
Son No.9 in B flat, Op.142: Prld And Fugue
Son No.9 in B flat, Op.142: Romanze
Son No.9 in B flat, Op.142: Fant And Fugue
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos.6-10: VI. Alla Breve
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos.6-10: VII. Andantino
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos.6-10: VIII. Adagio Non Troppo
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos.6-10: IX. Moderato
Ten Trios Op.49, Nos.6-10: X. Andante Molto

Customer Reviews:

Uniformly Excellent.......2003-08-19

Another example of a hiccup by my computer or mouse - not sure which one - and multiple reviews were submitted. Sorry about that.

This is the third volume of Rheinberger Sonatas by Wolfgang Rubsam and again I am pleased at the quality and technique as well as structural craftsmanship, especially as the later sonatas are approaching the half hour mark. Just learning the hundreds of thousands of notes is an accomplishment in itself but sculpturing the long pieces into a single unit is perhaps an even greater effort.

In a sense, the composer assists in this effort by introducing and reintroducing themes. The writing is now becoming dense in parts - like Vierne's sober, thick First Organ Symphony. But Rheinberger is too much a melodist to become infatuated with so-called "walls of sound". Despite the intensity, he repeatedly emerges with absolutely beautiful melodies that literally sing to the listener.

The Eighth is another somber work and the technical demands of the final movement (Passacaglia) is especially noteworthy. The Ninth (in B flat Minor) alludes to an almost Classical tone in parts yet explores various Romantic realms at ease. This is the longest and most mature of the first nine. It is extremely original without departing from the strict confines of a strucure the composer apparently relishes.

The Trios are miniature tone poems with a German, Romantic appeal. Some are gems, others are simply melodic

Uniformly excellent.......2003-07-18

The Trios are miniature tone poems with a German, Romantic appeal. Some are gems, others are simply melodic.

Good choice!.......2002-01-26

This recording is a good addition to any collection of organ recordings. Rubsam is certainly a well-respected performer, and this recording is no exception. Rheinberger is a composer well-known to organists, and while there are certainly many other higher profile recordings of his works to be had, this is a good recording for half the price of others.

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Continuing the Rheinberger Sonatas in Grand Style
Continuing the Rheinberger Sonata Saga in Grand Style

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Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004VXD4
Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

Son No.5 in F Sharp, Op.111: Grave Allegro Moderato
Son No.5 in F Sharp, Op.111: Adagio Allegro Adagio
Son No.5 in F Sharp, Op.111: Finale
Son No.6 in e Flat. Op.119: Praeludium
Son No.6 in e Flat. Op.119: Intermezzo
Son No.6 in e Flat. Op.119: Marcia Religiosa
Son No.6 in e Flat. Op.119: Fuga
Son No.7 in f, Op.127: Allegro
Son No.7 in f, Op.127: Andante
Son No.7 in f, Op.127: Finale

Customer Reviews:

Continuing the Rheinberger Sonatas in Grand Style.......2003-07-29

These recordings by Wolfgang Rubsam are a great buy for a lot of reasons. First, the price. At $... per CD this is a fantastic bargain, particularly if you purchase all four volumes at once and receive free shipping as I did. Secondly, there is the sequential order of the Sonatas. Many records are about as orderly as a UN Session on Human Rights with collections like nos 3, 4 and 19 or 1, 2 and 16 or 5, 6 and 12 - groupings that make little sense. The iterative recordings give the collection both a chronological sense and serves as a perfect example of artistic growth.

All of these sonatas contain the essence of Rheinberger's organ works - the punctuated bass, the recurring themes, the utterly flowing rhythm and the soaring, beautiful melodies. The fugues are quite expansive - not strict like Bach's - and they usually dovetail with the theme.

Continuing the Rheinberger Sonata Saga in Grand Style.......2003-07-18