BRILLIANT CLASSICS Reger: Complete Organ Music

The reissue in one 17-CD box of one of the best and most important recordings of Max Reger’s (1873-1916) complete organ works, by Roberto Marini! The organ works present a substantial and representative part of Reger’s huge oeuvre. Based on the foundation laid by the towering figure of J.S. Bach they are characterized by their rich harmonic language, contrapuntal mastery, and profound spirituality. His music is a bridge between the late Romantic era and the burgeoning modernism of the 20th century, blending the lush harmonies of Wagner and Brahms with the chromaticism of Richard Strauss. Praise in the international press: “This series is characterised by Marini's total technical assurance and supreme musical taste and judgement, forged by long familiarity, which is so acutely attuned to the breadth of Reger's output, from apocalyptic, dies irae-type visions to the most tender and delicate of chorale preludes and occasional pieces. Marini's talent, combined with the choice of "authentic" organs, must surely define Fugatto's Reger series as a benchmark of quality.” (Choir & Organ). “Roberto Marini interprets Max Reger with fresh air, clear light and inspired lightness. [...] Reger bundled all this and also demands the highest technical and musical sovereignty from the performer. Roberto Marini possesses it. Technically he stands above the matter [...] The tempi fit perfectly to instrument and acoustics [...] Even in fortissimo one recognises differentiated articulation [...] The volume levels and registrations have the colour of a good orchestra.” (Der Neue Tag). Recorded on a variety of the best organs of Germany and Austria, perfectly suited to the late-romantic style of the music.