Max reger on the theory of modulation june 1, 2000 edition. May 11, 1916 leipzig, germany the celebrated german composer reger johann baptist joseph max imilian reger, was the son of a schoolteacher and amateur musician, who gave him instruction on the piano organ, and various string instruments. Publication date 1904 topics modulation music publisher leipzig. Max reger on the theory of modulation june 1, 2000. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Find max reger composition information on allmusic. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Johann baptist joseph maximilian reger 19 march 1873 11 may 1916, commonly known as max reger, was a german composer, pianist, organist, conductor, and academic teacher. He repeatedly uttered the wish to be buried at the coast of the baltic sea, near kolberg. An extremely prolific composer, reger 18731916 is a study in contradictions. On the one hand, he wrote huge orchestral works, the most famous of which are based on themes by earlier composers reger admired his most wellknown piece is mozart variations, in which he creates dizzying and monumental symphonic variations based on a mozart piano sonata. In addition to his international renown as a teacher, conductor, and pianist, reger wrote more than 1,000 works in virtually every musical genre. Variations and fugue on a theme of beethoven for two pianos op.
Max reger bio, albums, pictures naxos classical music. Modulation by max reger overdrive rakuten overdrive. May 11, 1916 leipzig, germany the celebrated german composer reger johann baptist joseph maximilian reger, was the son of a schoolteacher and amateur musician, who gave him instruction on the piano organ, and various string instruments. Other features shown are translation of titles, key, scoring, year of composition, genre, information about texts and their authors, a link to the maxregerinstitute, which provides detailed information about times of. Modulation in addition to his international renown as a teacher, conductor, and pianist, max reger wrote more than 1,000 works in virtually every musical genre. But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, kyle is mortally wounded and max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is. Reger was a postromantic composer whose intensely chromatic and highly contrapuntal music was some of the most elaborate of any period. In 1901 he settled in munich, where he obtained concert offers and where his. Pdf the piano book wensleydale press gerard b carter. Max, a precisiontrained military dog, serves on the frontlines in afghanistan alongside his handler, u. Of the bach variations, i have rudolf serkins on sony classical. When he was a boy max helped his father to rebuild an organ that was going to be thrown away.
The sunset glow of max regers late romanticism is perfectly suited to the lustrous soprano voice of sophie bevan, here making her hyperion debut in a programme of thirtythree of his songs. Born in bavaria, he was a pupil of the important theorist hugo riemann and taught at the university of leipzig before his appointment as conductor of the meiningen court orchestra in 1911. Max reger was an important composer whose artistic worth far surpasses his still generally meager representation on the concert stages and in recordings. Born in bavaria in 1873, he was a pupil of the important theorist hugo riemann and taught at the university of leipzig before his appointment as conductor of the. Max reger composer 18731916 play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. If the last chord is minor then the modulation has been to the relative minor. Johann baptist joseph maximilian reger was a german composer, conductor, pianist, organist, and teacher. Max reger 1873 1916 reger enjoys a particularly high reputation among organists, to whose repertoire he made important additions. Max reger, byname of johann baptist joseph maximilian reger, born march 19, 1873, brand, bavaria, ger. Supplement to the theory of modulation by reger, max, 18731916. Hamelins superb virtuosity allows him to focus purely on the music, so keeping any sense of heaviness from infiltrating piano writing which, in other hands, can sound merely. Max reger was a german composer of the lateromantic period. Max reger on the theory of modulation kalmus publication max reger on. Regers father was a schoolteacher who was an amateur musician.
He is said to have been a nasty piece of work, a glutton and. This supplement to the theory of modulation is intended both for the professional musician for those learning harmony, for pianists, organists, singers and others, and for the amateur to whom the rudiments of the theory of music are not a sealed book. Hamelins superb virtuosity allows him to focus purely on the music, so keeping any sense of heaviness from infiltrating piano writing which, in other hands, can sound merely laboured. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. I consider him a genius, remarked arnold schoenberg of the progressive early modernist max reger. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. This is particularly true of the bach variations, regers piano masterpiece. When playing or listening to this organ from dortmunddorstfeld, 1904, you will have the original sound of 1904 with a strong relation especially to the music of max reger. In his teen years, he came under the disparate influences of bach and wagner, and eventually fused a style from these sources, adding his own unique and seemingly ubiquitous counterpoint, to. Of the telemann, i have recordings by jerzy sterczynski on chant du mond. Mar 15, 2020 max reger, byname of johann baptist joseph maximilian reger, born march 19, 1873, brand, bavaria, ger. Download free sheet music in pdf and royalty free music in mp3 for max reger for free, and without s from. Buy fully licensed online digital, transposable, printable sheet music. Dynamics dynamic levels there is a maximum of about twelve distinctly audible.
Reger wrote this concise guide to modulation while teaching composition at leipzig conservatory, and the work continues to provide valuable insights and instruction for musicians at all levels. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from max reger. In 1901 he settled in munich, where he taught organ and composition, and from 1907 he worked in leipzig, where he was music director of the university. The list of fugues and fugal pieces written for organ, here. I consider him a genius, remarked arnold schoenberg of the progressive early modernist max reger 18731916. Reger was a postromantic composer whose intensely chromatic and highly contrapuntal music was some of. Modulation the change from one key to another is a subject of critical importance to performers and composers in their study of harmony.
Modulation i consider him a genius, remarked arnold schoenberg of the progressive early modernist max reger 18731916. Max reger simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Modulation pdf download is the best sellers book of the year. May 11, 1916 was a german composer, organist, pianist and teacher.
Max reger modulation dover books on music paperback 27 jul 2007. He worked as a concert pianist, as a musical director at the leipzig university church, as a professor at the royal conservatory in leipzig, and as a music director at the court of duke georg ii of. Reger, max 03191873 05111916 max reger 1873 1916 enjoys a particularly high reputation among organists and violists, to whose repertoire he made important additions. Johann baptist joseph maximilian reger 19 march 1873 11 may 1916 was a german composer, organist, pianist and teacher. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Max reger on the theory of modulation kalmus publication. Reger is considered by many to be the most important composer to elaborate on the stylistic traits of brahms and move german music into the 20th century. Other features shown are translation of titles, key, scoring, year of composition, genre, information about texts and their authors, a link to the max reger institute, which provides detailed information about times of composition. I am more pleased with this list than virtually all other playlists. For the best experience please update your browser. Read modulation by max reger for free with a 30 day free trial.
The hermit forms the first track here, and its 12minute span alone is something ill treasure for years to come. Born in brand, bavaria, reger studied music in munich and wiesbaden with hugo riemann. On this page i have compiled some information about the history of what happened to max reger after his death. Straube performed a lot of reger works on the big sauer organ of leipzig. Free free max reger sheet music sheet music pieces to download from. It sounds like a piano nocturne to begin with, until suddenly, as if from nowhere, a languorous choral chord glides onto the piano underlay. Modulation pdf kindle then you suffered heavy losses but quiet on my blog. Max reger has 74 books on goodreads with 9 ratings. Reger started to write a piano concerto for dalbert but never finished it. Print instantly, or sync to our free pc, web and mobile apps. This was the instrument on which he learned to play. But when things go terribly wrong on maneuvers, kyle is mortally wounded and max, traumatized by the loss of his best friend, is unable to remain in service. His study of modulation the change from one key to another is a subject of critical importance to performers and composers in their study of harmony. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from max reger at the discogs marketplace.
Max reger david c f wright, dmus it is amazing how people get away with derogatory remarks about the german composer max reger. You can even listen to free streaming radio stations with itunes radio. Fugue and fugal compositions from the fantasiachorales. I consider him a genius, remarked arnold schoenberg of the progressive. The software works on mac, pc, ipad, iphone, ipod touch, and apple tv. Listen to music from max reger like lose blaetter, op. Discover classical music and find out more about the best classical composers, musicians and their works. Regers music is an amalgam of bachian counterpoint and chromatic romantic harmonythe result is writing of great density. March 19, 1873 brand, upper palatinate, bavaria, germany died. He worked as a concert pianist, as a musical director at the leipzig university church, as a professor at the royal conservatory in leipzig, and as a music director at. Max reger choral composer biography cd recordings, sheet. In his teen years, he came under the disparate influences of bach and wagner, and eventually fused a style from these sources, adding his own unique and seemingly ubiquitous counterpoint, to fashion music that was both.
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