ORGAN RELEASES IN BRIEF

J.S. Bach: Bachs Königin / Holland Baroque

Holland Baroque presents Bachs Königin, an album full of masterful organ works by J.S. Bach, transcribed for the orchestra by Judith and Tineke Steenbrink. These creative interpretations add unique colours and a fresh spirit to baroque monuments. Holland Baroque is an original and innovative baroque orchestra that approaches baroque repertoire through a fresh and contemporary approach. (Pentatone)

1SACD# PTC5186971 $19.99

Horizon / Wolfgang Kogert

A great number of works have been premiered by Wolfgang Kogert and were dedicated to him trusting in his respectful approach, virtuosity and meticulousness. With the exception of “Péan IV” by Jean-Pierre Leguay, all works are premiere recordings. In order to ensure the greatest possible authenticity, the performer worked in close artistic exchange with all composers throughout the entire process of creating the album. (Cantate)

1CD# CAN58055 $14.99

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Regina / Jesper Glans

This album is a recording of selected works from Swedish 20th century organ music. The recording is made in St. Andreas Church in Malmö, Sweden and the organ is played by Jesper Glans. For a majority of these works, this is the first public recording. Jesper Glans (b. 1994) graduated from the Musikhögskolan in Malmö and has both a master’s degree in church music and a master’s degree in organ. (Footprint)

1CD# FRCD 125 $16.99

Fink: The Great Organ Works

Christian Fink’s organ works include 5 sonatas, 2 fantasias [and a double fugue], 5 preludes [and a fugue], 30 chorale preludes and around 100 free recital pieces. His work lies in the temporal arc between the organ sonatas of Felix Mendelssohn and the chorale fantasias of Max Reger. (Haenssler Classic)

1CD# HC22066 $18.99

Companions – Contemporary Organ Music / Carson Cooman

A new album of ten contemporary organ works from nine composers representing six countries. Carson Cooman presents a program of contemporary music. (Divine Art)

1CD# DDA25241 $18.99

Stumm – Organ Works [2 CDs]

The Stumm family stands as one of Germany’s most famous organ-building dynasties, with some 400 organs built between Cologne and Karlsruhe, Luxemburg and Amorbach. (Haenssler Classic)

2CD# HC22073 $18.99

Mozart on the Organ / Christoph Schoener

For his latest production, Christoph Schoener combines obvious and surprising arrangements with Mozart’s original works. (MDG-Scene)

1SACD# 9492269-6 $19.99

Cooke: Organ Music / Tom Winpenny

Arnold Cooke was a prolific composer, with two operas, six symphonies, numerous concertos and a generous amount of chamber music to his credit. (Toccata Classics)

1CD# TOCC0659 $18.99