Gerhard Weinberger was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit on ribbon in 2016 for his artistic and pedagogical contributions.
Instruments
The Kreutzbach-Jehmlich organ in the Stadtkirche Pössneck was built by Richard Kreutzbach, who led the largest organ building workshop in Saxony for a long time and built 120 new instruments.
Instruments
The Pössneck organ, one of the largest Romantic organs in Thuringia, is considered an ideal instrument for Max Reger's organ music due to its dynamic palette and differentiated colors.
Instruments
The Walcker organ builder company, which built the Walcker organ in the Lutherkirche Wiesbaden, developed into a true 'organ dynasty' in the 19th century, becoming one of Europe's most renowned organ builders.
Composer Biography
Max Reger considered Johann Sebastian Bach to be the 'beginning and end of all music'.
Performer Biography
Gerhard Weinberger, the organist on this album, received the 'Jahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik' in 2009 for his complete recording of Bach's organ works on historical instruments.
Instruments
The Walcker organ in the Lutherkirche Wiesbaden was accepted by composer Max Reger, General Music Director Felix Mottl, and pianist Hans Bussmeyer.
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