Orgelmusik In St. Gertrud Hamburg (Uwe Bestert An Der Führer-Orgel)

Released in 1999 on the ambitus label, this recording features Uwe Bestert performing on the historic Führer organ located in St. Gertrud Church, Hamburg. The album was produced to document the tonal characteristics of the instrument, which was crafted by the renowned Danish organ builder Detlef Kleuker and designed in consultation with organist and builder Rudolf von Beckerath. This specific organ is noted for its classical disposition and its ability to clearly articulate the intricate polyphony required by composers like Bach and Buxtehude.

The project serves as a technical showcase for the church's acoustic environment, highlighting the precise voicing and mechanical responsiveness of the organ. Ambitus, a German label specializing in classical and liturgical music, sought to capture the nuance of Bestert’s interpretations within the intimate, resonant space of St. Gertrud. Upon its release, the recording was received by organ enthusiasts as a solid example of late-twentieth-century German recording practices, valued primarily for its archival documentation of the specific instrument's capabilities.