Eden Walker - Reger: Bach Variations, Op. 81, Träume am Kamin (2024) [Hi-Res]

Tracklist

01. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 I. Thema. Andante (Quasi Adagio)
02. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 II. Variation I. L'istesso Tempo
03. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 III. Variation II. (Sempre espressivo ed assai Legato)
04. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 IV. Variation III. Grave Assai
05. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 V. Variation IV. Vivace
06. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 VI. Variation V. Vivace
07. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 VII. Variation VI. Allegro Moderato
08. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 VIII. Variation VII. Adagio
09. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 IX. Variation VIII. Vivace
10. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 X. Variation IX. Grave e sempre molto Espressivo
11. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XI. Variation X. Poco Vivace
12. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XII. Variation XI. Allegro Agitato
13. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XIII. Variation XII. Andante Sostenuto
14. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XIV. Variation XIII. Vivace
15. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XV. Variation XIV. Con Moto
16. Reger Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Bach, Op. 81 XVI. Fugue - Sostenuto -Piu moto - Adagio
17. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 I. Larghetto in B-Flat Major
18. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 II. Con moto in E-Flat Major - Andante
19. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 III. Molto adagio in A Major
20. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 IV. Allegretto grazioso in E Major - Andante - Tempo Primo
21. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 V. Agitato in B Minor
22. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 VI. Poco vivace in A-Flat Major - Molto sostenuto - Tempo primo - Andante
23. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 VII. Molto sostenuto in D Major
24. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 VIII. Vivace (Etude) in C Major
25. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 IX. Larghetto in E-Flat Major
26. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 X. Vivace (Humoreske) in D Minor - Meno mosso - Vivace - Un poco meno mosso - Adagio
27. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 XI. Andantino in G Minor
28. Reger Traume am Kamin, Op. 143 XII. Larghetto in D Major (Studie)



This new recording presents two pianistic masterworks by Max Reger: the Bach Variations Op. 81 and the cycle Traume am Kamin. Max Reger (1873-1916), hailed as "the last giant in music" by composer Paul Hindemith, occupies a commanding position in the late Romantic and early 2th-century German musical landscape. Reger's musical legacy marks a distinct bridge between the 19th-century Romantic tradition and the burgeoning complexities of the 2th century. Reger's music is defined by dense textures, chromatic harmonies, and meticulous contrapuntal craftsmanship. His compositions, characterized by a demanding technical prowess, require performers and listeners to engage intellectually. Influenced by predecessors like Johann Sebastian Bach, and Johannes Brahms, Reger aimed to reconcile Romantic expression with the contrapuntal rigor of the Baroque era, while embracing modernist perspectives that pushed the boundaries of tonality. The Bach Variations Op. 81 offer everything that is characteristic of Reger's advanced style - sophisticated harmonies, a dizzying abundance of notes, roaring climaxes, monumental architecture, and seamless polyphony. The Traume am Kamin is a cycle of modestly scaled, intimate character pieces, charming and melodious. Eden Walker, born in 1995, is a British pianist based in Hamburg, Germany. His focus on delving into the underrepresented virtuoso piano works of composers such as Reger, Busoni, Alkan, and Godowsky have earned him a reputation as a pianist adept at navigating the technical and intellectual intricacies of this challenging repertoire.

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