Josef Rheinberger's "Complete Organ Sonatas" is a monumental collection that showcases the composer's mastery of the organ and his ability to create deeply expressive and technically demanding works. Released on Priory Records in 2018, this comprehensive album spans an impressive 5 hours and 31 minutes, featuring all 20 of Rheinberger's organ sonatas.
Rheinberger, a German-Swiss composer and organist of the 19th century, was known for his contrapuntal skill and romantic sensibilities. This collection highlights his versatility and innovation, with each sonata offering a unique blend of emotional depth and structural complexity. The sonatas range from the dramatic and intense to the serene and contemplative, demonstrating Rheinberger's ability to evoke a wide range of moods and atmospheres.
The album begins with the powerful and dramatic Organ Sonata No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 119, and continues through a variety of keys and moods, culminating in the triumphant Organ Sonata No. 20 in F Major, Op. 196 "Zur Friedensfeier." Each sonata is divided into multiple movements, showcasing Rheinberger's ability to craft cohesive and engaging musical narratives.
This collection is not just a testament to Rheinberger's compositional prowess but also a celebration of the organ as an instrument capable of immense expressive power. Whether you are a fan of classical music, a student of composition, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of the organ, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience.
Tracks
Organ Sonata No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 119: I. PreludeJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 119: II. IntermezzoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 119: III. Marcia religiosaJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 6 in E-Flat Minor, Op. 119: IV. FugaJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 7 in F Minor, Op. 127: I. AllegroJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 7 in F Minor, Op. 127: II. AndanteJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 7 in F Minor, Op. 127: III. FinaleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 10 in B Minor, Op. 146: Fuge. Molto moderatoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 10 in B Minor, Op. 146: Thema mit Veränderungen. AndanteJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 10 in B Minor, Op. 146: Fantasie und Finale. Quasi adagioJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 16 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 175: I. Allegro moderatoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 16 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 175: II. SkandinavischJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 16 in G-Sharp Minor, Op. 175: III. Introduction & FugueJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 17 in B Major, Op. 181: I. FantasieJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 17 in B Major, Op. 181: II. IntermezzoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 17 in B Major, Op. 181: III. Introduction & FugueJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 154: I. Fantasia. Maestoso lentoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 154: II. Pastoral. AndanteJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 12 in D-Flat Major, Op. 154: III. Introduction & Fugue. LentoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 27: I. PreludeJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 27: II. AndanteJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 27: III. FinaleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 18 in A Major, Op. 188: I. PhantasieJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 18 in A Major, Op. 188: II. CapriccioJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 18 in A Major, Op. 188: III. IdylleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 18 in A Major, Op. 188: IV. FinaleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 14 in C Major, Op. 165: I. PreludeJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 14 in C Major, Op. 165: II. IdyllJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 14 in C Major, Op. 165: III. ToccataJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 168: I. FantasiaJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 168: II. AdagioJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 15 in D Major, Op. 168: III. Introduction & RicercareJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 11 in D Minor, Op. 148: I. AgitatoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 11 in D Minor, Op. 148: II. Cantilène. AdagioJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 11 in D Minor, Op. 148: III. Intermezzo. ModeratoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 11 in D Minor, Op. 148: IV. Fuge. Con motoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 98: I. Tempo moderatoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 98: II. IntermezzoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 98: III. Fuga cromaticaJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 65 "Fantasie": I. Grave - AllegroJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 65 "Fantasie": II. Adagio espressivoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 2 in A-Flat Major, Op. 65 "Fantasie": III. FinaleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 3 in G Major, Op. 88 "Pastoral": I. PastoraleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 3 in G Major, Op. 88 "Pastoral": II. IntermezzoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 3 in G Major, Op. 88 "Pastoral": III. FugueJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 20 in F Major, Op. 196 "Zur Friedensfeier": I. PreludeJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 20 in F Major, Op. 196 "Zur Friedensfeier": II. IntermezzoJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 20 in F Major, Op. 196 "Zur Friedensfeier": III. PastoraleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 20 in F Major, Op. 196 "Zur Friedensfeier": IV. FinaleJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
Organ Sonata No. 8 in E Minor, Op. 132: I. PreludeJosef Rheinberger, Roger Sayer
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