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Reger, M: String Trios and Piano Quartets (Complete), Vol. 1 - String Trio, Op. 77B / Piano Quartet, Op. 113

2/26/2009, 8 Tracks, 1:12:09

Featuring

  • Gernot Süßmuth
  • Stefan Fehlandt
  • Hans-Jakob Eschenburg
  • Frank-Immo Zichner
  • Aperto Piano Quartet
  • Max Reger

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Max Reger considered his creative work a unified whole, aiming to deepen and develop his musical personality with each new piece.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The members of the Aperto Piano Quartet received training at the Hanns Eisler Musikhochschule in Berlin and were encouraged by figures like Menahem Pressler of the Beaux Arts Trio.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Max Reger's compositional output is dominated by chamber music, which was of abiding interest to him throughout his career.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

The Aperto Piano Quartet was formed by distinguished musicians, including Gernod Süßmuth (violin) and Hans-Jakob Eschenburg (cello), who were co-founders of the Petersen Quartet.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This album is the first of two discs that will contain Max Reger's complete piano quartets and string trios.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Max Reger decided to write his Piano Quartet in D minor, Op. 113, while preparing for performances of Brahms's C minor Piano Quartet, Op. 60, in 1909.

Source: Booklet

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