Composer

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Max Reger

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Compose Date

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1901

Average_duration

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10:33

Movement_count

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2

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Max Reger's Prelude and Fugue for organ in G major, Op. 56/3, was composed in 1901 and premiered on October 27th of the same year in the St. Paul's Church in Frankfurt. The piece is part of a set of three preludes and fugues, Op. 56, which Reger composed for organ. The Prelude is marked "Allegro con brio" and begins with a lively and energetic theme in the right hand, accompanied by a flowing arpeggio in the left hand. The theme is then developed and expanded upon, with the left hand taking on a more prominent role. The middle section of the Prelude is marked "Meno mosso" and features a more subdued and introspective theme, before returning to the original theme and ending with a flourish. The Fugue is marked "Allegro ma non troppo" and begins with a bold and majestic theme in the pedals. The theme is then taken up by the manuals and developed through a series of intricate and complex counterpoint. The middle section of the Fugue features a more lyrical and flowing theme, before returning to the original theme and building to a grand and triumphant conclusion. Reger's Prelude and Fugue for organ in G major is characterized by its virtuosic and demanding writing for the organ, as well as its use of complex counterpoint and harmonic language. The piece showcases Reger's mastery of the organ and his ability to create music of great depth and complexity.

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