Brahms, Rheinberger, Schumann, Reger: Die Große Orgel Der Stadtkirche Winterhur - Stefan Johannes Bleicher / Oehms Classics Audio CD 2005 / OC 543

UPC 5434260034867

Product Details

• Label: Oehms Classics – OC 543
• Format: CD, Album
• Country: Europe
• Released: 2005
• Genre: Classical
• Style: Romantic, Organ

Overview

Die Große Orgel der Stadtkirche Winterthur is a stunning collection of works by Brahms, Rheinberger, Schumann, and Reger, performed on the grand organ of the Stadtkirche Winterthur by renowned organist Stefan Johannes Bleicher. Released in 2005, this album features an impressive array of organ compositions that showcase the deep, resonant sounds of this monumental instrument.

The performance begins with Brahms' Praeludium und Fuge G-Moll, followed by Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger's Pastoralsonate G-Dur Op. 88, both of which highlight Bleicher’s virtuosity and the organ's capacity for rich, intricate tones. Robert Schumann's Sechs Stücke In Kanonischer Form Op. 56 presents an expressive journey through six beautifully crafted pieces, each offering a different mood. The album concludes with Max Reger's Fantasie über den Choral "Halleluja! Gott zu loben, bleibe meine Seelenfreud" Op. 52 Nr. 3, a powerful, emotionally charged work that demonstrates the full grandeur of the organ.

This album captures the essence of Romantic organ music, with the Stadtkirche Winterthur's organ providing a majestic backdrop for each piece. Stefan Johannes Bleicher's interpretation brings out the deep emotional resonance of these masterpieces, making it a must-have for lovers of organ music and Romantic-era compositions.

Track Listing

1. Johannes Brahms – Praeludium – 3:41

2. Johannes Brahms – Fuge – 4:13

3. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger – Pastorale – 3:58

4. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger – Intermezzo – 2:30

5. Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger – Fuge – 7:33

6. Robert Schumann – Nicht zu Schnell – 3:03

7. Robert Schumann – Mit Innigem Ausdruck – 4:26
8. Robert Schumann – Andantino – 3:19
9. Robert Schumann – Innig – 4:46
10. Robert Schumann – Nicht zu Schnell – 2:46

11. Robert Schumann – Adagio – 4:13

12. Max Reger – Fantasie – 9:47

13. Max Reger – Fuge – 7:06

Key Credits

• Organ: Stefan Johannes Bleicher
• Liner Notes: Stefan Johannes Bleicher
• Liner Notes (Translation): Elizabeth Gahbler
• Executive Producer: Dieter Oehms
• Producer: Jürg Erni
• Recording Supervisor, Edited By, Mastered By: Moritz Wetter
• Artwork: Selke Music & Media Design

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