Johann Sebastian Bach: Transkriptionen für Klavier Vol.7 (Max Reger) auf 2 CDs

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Bach-Transkriptionen von Max Reger
Die Serie der »Bach-Klaviertranskriptionen« bietet einen hochinteressanten Einblick in die Bach-Rezeption des 19. und beginnenden 20. Jahrhunderts. Die vorliegende siebte Folge widmet sich auf 2 CDs sämtlichen Transkriptionen von Max Reger (1873–1916). Zeitgenossen bezeichneten Reger wegen seines häufigen Gebrauchs der Fuge und anderer charakteristischer Formen als »modernen Bach«. Er war ein hervorragender Pianist und zugleich Organist – ideale Voraussetzungen für ein tieferes Verständnis von Bachs Kontrapunkt.

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Hyperion's Bach piano transcription series, which has done so much to illustrate the unique effect of Bach on the nineteenth-century mind, has reached volume 7 with the complete transcriptions by Max Reger.

Reger was described by his contemporaries as ›the modern-day Bach‹, partly because of his frequent use of fugue and other characteristic forms. His skills as a pianist were matched by his abilities as an organist—a situation that influenced his a profound understanding of Bach's counterpoint. Therefore it is fascinating to see the composer's direct response to his predecessor.

In the young German virtuoso Markus Becker we have the ideal performer: he has already recorded the complete original piano works of Reger. As Francis Pott writes in his comprehensive booklet notes: ›In adopting a balance of linear and polyphonic clarity with the full expressive resources of the piano and of virtuoso technique, Markus Becker respects the historic significance both of Bach's original inspirations and of Reger's transcriptions as documents of their own time‹.

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»Markus Becker is a heroic exponent of this obscure yet satisfying repertoire … The core of the two discs is Reger's series of Chorale Prelude transcriptions, in which … he finds a profound and plangent expressiveness … A fascinating addition to Hyperion's series of Bach transcriptions« (BBC Music Magazine)

»A new kind of Bach sound which belongs to both piano and organ … [BWV14] is slow and thoughtful, yet is made serenely beautiful in Becker's glowing performance … Fascinating, and I do recommend you to try this collection. It really is rewarding« (Gramophone)

»Marvelous, both Reger and Becker balancing the intimate moments with the public ones« (Fanfare, USA)