Composer

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Max Reger

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Keyboard

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Chorale Prelude

Compose Date

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1901 - 1903

Movement_count

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13

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Max Reger's 'Chorale Preludes (13), Op. 79b' is a collection of organ pieces that were composed in 1900. The work was premiered in the same year in Leipzig, Germany. The collection consists of thirteen movements, each based on a different chorale melody. The first movement, "Ach wie nichtig, ach wie flüchtig," is a contemplative piece that features a slow, mournful melody. The second movement, "Alle Menschen müssen sterben," is a lively and energetic piece that features a fast, rhythmic melody. The third movement, "Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir," is a somber and introspective piece that features a slow, mournful melody. The fourth movement, "Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott," is a powerful and majestic piece that features a strong, triumphant melody. The fifth movement, "Es ist das Heil uns kommen her," is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a fast, lively melody. The sixth movement, "Freu dich sehr, o meine Seele," is a peaceful and contemplative piece that features a slow, introspective melody. The seventh movement, "Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend," is a gentle and prayerful piece that features a slow, meditative melody. The eighth movement, "Herzlich tut mich verlangen," is a tender and emotional piece that features a slow, expressive melody. The ninth movement, "In dulci jubilo," is a lively and joyful piece that features a fast, energetic melody. The tenth movement, "Jesu, meine Freude," is a contemplative and introspective piece that features a slow, mournful melody. The eleventh movement, "Nun danket alle Gott," is a joyful and celebratory piece that features a fast, lively melody. The twelfth movement, "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden," is a somber and introspective piece that features a slow, mournful melody. The thirteenth and final movement, "Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern," is a triumphant and majestic piece that features a strong, powerful melody. Overall, the 'Chorale Preludes (13), Op. 79b' is a diverse and expressive collection of organ pieces that showcases Max Reger's skill as a composer.

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