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Lutheran chorale-based works for organ played by Callum Alger.
Garnier Organ | Elgar Concert Hall | University of Birmingham.
Walker Organ | St Chad’s Cathedral | Birmingham
Track List
Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland – Nicolaus Bruhns (1665–97)
10:58Trio super: Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend, BWV 655 – Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
4:01Allein Gott in der Höh’ sei Ehr’, BWV 662 – J.S. Bach
7:49Organ Sonata in A major, Op.65, No.3, MWV W58 – Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–47)
i Con moto maestoso (Aus tiefer Noth schrei’ ich zu dir)
7:32ii Andante tranquillo
2:20 Organ Sonata in G minor, Op.284 – Carl Reinecke (1824–1910)
Allegro serioso in tempo moderato
5:38Lento
3:59Allegro (Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern)
7:24 Halleluja! Gott zu loben bleibe meine Seelenfreud, Op.52, No.3 – Max Reger (1873–1916)
Fantasia
9:27Fugue
6:30Total Playing time: 65:41
As a limited edition, this release is duplicated on high quality CDr
Production credits
Recorded in the Elgar Concert Hall on 11 February 2019 and St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham on 13th February 2019 by kind permission of the University of Birmingham and the Chapter of St Chad’s Cathedral
Recording producer and engineer: Gary Cole
Sample audio extracts
Reviews
‘Wonderfully musical and persuasive playing throughout the recording.’ ★★★★★ Organists’ Review November 2019
‘This is a valuable release for the intellectual appeal of programming and the excellent musicianship of the performer…The recording quality is also consistently fine in both venues, and this a highly recommendable release.’ The Organ November 2019
‘Callum Alger shows excellent technical security and a fine management of the instrument as well as stylistic awareness..This is an excellent disc, and what a start to a career! ’ Cathedral Music 1/2020