Roberto Marini, the organist on this album, is internationally recognized for his interpretations of romantic, late-romantic, and modern repertoire, and is particularly acclaimed for his complete recording of Max Reger's works.
Composer Biography
Flor Peeters, born in Belgium in 1903, became titular organist at St. Rumbold Cathedral in Mechelen in 1925 and later director of the Antwerp Conservatoire in 1952.
Instruments
The Klais-organ of the Kristus-Koningkerk in Antwerpen, built in 1930, was inaugurated by Flor Peeters himself on August 9, 1930.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Flor Peeters played a significant role in rediscovering early music, particularly that of the Flemish school.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Flor Peeters's project for the reconstruction of the organ in Mechelen Cathedral, with 83 stops, demonstrates his preference for large symphonic instruments, for which he conceived many of his works.
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