Orgelwerke Teil 13 (Symphonische Phantasie Und Fuge Für Orgel Op. 57 / Phantasie Für Orgel Über Den Choral "Alle Menschen Müssen Sterben" Op.52 Nr.1 / Aus: Monologe Op.63, Nr.9 und 10)

This recording is part of the extensive series of Max Reger's organ works released by Da Camera Magna during the 1970s. The project aimed to provide a comprehensive survey of Reger's challenging and harmonically dense organ compositions, featuring performances by German organist Heinz Lohmann. The label, based in Heidelberg, was instrumental in documenting the German organ repertoire on various historic and modern instruments, serving as a vital resource for scholars and enthusiasts of late Romantic music.

The pieces featured on this disc represent the core of Reger’s contribution to the organ repertoire, characterized by their complex contrapuntal structures and intense emotional depth. Reger, who was heavily influenced by the tradition of J.S. Bach while pushing the boundaries of late 19th-century tonality, wrote these works to test the technical capabilities of the performer and the sonic range of the instrument. The production reflects the label's commitment to capturing the nuances of the German organ tradition, providing a definitive interpretation of these demanding works for the listener.