In 1900, Joseph Renner became acquainted with Max Reger, a great composer and organist, who spoke exceptionally favorably of Renner's solo works.
Composer Biography
Joseph Renner, the composer, received his first music lessons from his father, also named Joseph, who was a composer, organist, and choir director in Regensburg.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the St Matthew's Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Łódź, Poland, from May 2nd to 4th, 2018.
Critical Reception
During his lifetime, Joseph Renner's church music sparked discussions, with some critics accusing it of excessive modernism and harmonic complications for liturgical compositions.
Performer Biography
Tomasz Zając, the organist on this album, received the Golden Orpheus Award from the French Académie du Disque Lyrique for his organ performance on the first recording of Ignaz Ritter von Seyfried's Mass in B minor.
Composer Biography
Joseph Renner studied at the Royal Music School in Munich with Josef Rheinberger, a renowned German composer and organist.
Compositional Technique
Joseph Renner's organ music enriches chromatics and uses extensive modulations, reminiscent of the mature works of Richard Wagner, while still adhering to the major-minor system.
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