The music on this album by Robert M. Helmschrott is developed from 'Modus H', an eight-note scale based on the note B.
Recording & Production
All four works on this album were commissioned by Franz Hauk, the organist, and were published by SCHOTT MUSIC, Mainz.
Recording & Production
The recordings for this album took place in the Liebfrauenmünster Ingolstadt, utilizing its Great Klais Organ.
Compositional Technique
Helmschrott's 'Modus H' is an eight-note scale that combines harmonic and melodic minor scales, with a lowered fifth tone to destabilize tonality and create compositional freedom.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Robert M. Helmschrott's works on this album are musically oriented towards historical circumstances related to interfaith dialogue.
Performer Biography
Franz Hauk, the organist on this album, is known for his role in rediscovering the composer Johann Simon Mayr and has founded several musical academies and choirs.
Composer Biography
Robert M. Helmschrott, the composer, has been deeply involved with interfaith themes in his compositional work and has participated in worship ceremonies in synagogues, mosques, and temples across various countries.
You might also enjoy...
Eben: Job for Organ
Ruth Zechlin: Geistliche Kreise/Sacred Circles
Franz Liszt: Symphonische Dichtungen in Orgeltranskriptionen
Franck: Organ Works
Franck: Organ Works, Vol. 1
DUPRE: Works for Organ, Vol. 8
The Bruckner Symphonies, Vol. 9 - Organ Transcriptions
