Composer

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Max Reger

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Chorale Prelude

Compose Date

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1902

Average_duration

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1:51

Max Reger's 'Chorale Prelude Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt, Op. 67/18' is a piece of music that was composed in 1902. It was premiered on October 26, 1902, in the St. Paul's Church in Frankfurt, Germany. The piece is part of a larger collection of chorale preludes that Reger composed between 1899 and 1905. The 'Chorale Prelude Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt' is a single-movement piece that is based on the hymn tune of the same name. The hymn is a German chorale that was written by Johann Matthäus Meyfart in 1628. Reger's piece is a harmonization of the hymn tune, with added counterpoint and ornamentation. The piece begins with a slow, solemn introduction that sets the mood for the rest of the piece. The main theme of the hymn is then introduced, played by the organ's trumpet stop. The theme is then developed and elaborated upon, with the addition of new harmonies and counterpoint. The piece builds to a climax, with the full organ playing the hymn tune in a grand, majestic manner. The piece then ends with a quiet, reflective coda. Reger's 'Chorale Prelude Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt' is characterized by its rich harmonies, complex counterpoint, and virtuosic organ writing. The piece is a testament to Reger's skill as a composer and his deep understanding of the organ as an instrument. It is a challenging piece to play, requiring a high level of technical proficiency and musical sensitivity. Overall, Reger's 'Chorale Prelude Jerusalem, du hochgebaute Stadt' is a beautiful and powerful piece of music that showcases the organ's capabilities and Reger's mastery of composition.

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