Concerto For Organ And Chamber Orchestra, Op.46, No. 2 / Sonata No. 7 In F Minor For Organ Op.127

Released in 1957 on the Columbia Masterworks label, this recording brings together two distinct traditions of organ composition. It features E. Power Biggs, a preeminent organist of the mid-20th century, performing Paul Hindemith’s Concerto for Organ and Chamber Orchestra, Op. 46, No. 2, alongside Josef Rheinberger’s Sonata No. 7 in F Minor. The album reflects the era's focus on bridging neoclassical modernism with the late Romantic organ repertoire, a hallmark of Biggs's extensive discography during his long-standing collaboration with Columbia.

The production highlights the technical precision for which E. Power Biggs was known, utilizing the Columbia Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Richard Burgin. The design and liner notes are representative of the mid-century Columbia 'Masterworks' aesthetic, which aimed to present classical music with academic rigor and high-fidelity sound. The release was well-received by organ enthusiasts and collectors of the period, serving as a testament to the versatility of the pipe organ as both a solo instrument and a collaborative orchestral voice.