Carlo Guandalino - Merkel: Organ Music (2017) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Organ Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 42: I. Maestoso-più moto-Maestoso
02. Organ Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 42: II. Adagio
03. Organ Sonata No. 2 in G Minor, Op. 42: III. Introduction. Allegro assai - Fuge
04. Choralvorspiel "Schmücke dich, o liebe Seele", WoO 5
05. Organ Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, Op. 137: I. "Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir" (Grave - Moderato)
06. Organ Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, Op. 137: II. Adagio molto-più moto (Tempo I)
07. Organ Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, Op. 137: III. Introduction. (Allegro risoluto-Andante-A tempo)
08. Organ Sonata No. 6 in E Minor, Op. 137: IV. Poco moderato
09. Choralvorspiel "Nun sich der Tag"



Gustav Adolf Merkel (1827-1885) was a German Romantic composer, mainly for his own instrument, the organ. He completed his studies in Dresden, where he stayed until his death as organist and teacher. He also had lessons with Robert Schumann in Leipzig. Merkels style is strongly influenced by Baroque counterpoint, notably by Johann Sebastian Bach, which he incorporated in the romantic idiom of his time, with its warm harmonies and long melodic lines. On this new recording we hear two of his Organ Sonatas, large-scale 4-movement works, of which the number 6, Choral-Sonata is the most famous. Italian organist Carlo Guandalino plays the magnificent organ of the Cathedral of Thiene (Vicenza, Italy), restored by the famous organ builder Zanin, the specifications of which are included in the booklet.

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