Max Reger expressed a desire for less talented pianists to be able to approach his music, announcing a collection of easy pieces in a 1915 letter to his publisher.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Reger believed that if J.S. Bach had not existed, he would not have existed either, highlighting Bach's foundational influence on his work.
Composer Biography
Max Reger received his first musical training on piano from his mother and on violin and cello from his father.
Critical Reception
Contemporary composers had vastly different opinions of Max Reger, with Arnold Schoenberg considering him a great master and Igor Stravinsky calling him and his music 'disgusting'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Reger aimed to safeguard musical tradition, drawing inspiration not only from Bach but also from Beethoven, Schumann, Liszt, Brahms, and Wagner.
Composition History
Max Reger himself harshly criticized his compositions written between 1898 and 1901, labeling them as 'outright imbecility'.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Max Reger famously rejected Richard Strauss's suggestion to move towards Strauss's style, stating, 'My dear Strauss, I will never take that step!'.
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