South German Organ Music from the Late Romantic Period

Featuring

Gerhard Weinberger
Gottfried Rüdinger
Joseph Haas
Anton Beer-Walbrunn
Joseph Schmidt
Joseph Renner (Jr.)

Arthur Piechler
Gustav Geierhaas

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Performer Biography

Gerhard Weinberger, the organist, was awarded the prestigious 'Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik' (German Record Critics' Award) in 2009 for his complete recording of Bach's organ works on historic instruments.

Recording & Production

This album features several world premiere recordings of pieces by Joseph Haas, Anton Beer-Walbrunn, Joseph Schmid, and Gustav Geierhaas.

Instruments

The organ used for this recording, the Goll Organ in St. Martin, Munich-Moosach, is the third instrument in the church, built in 2014-2015 after its predecessor failed due to inferior materials.

Composer Biography

Anton Beer-Walbrunn, a composer on this album, changed his surname to include his mother's maiden name, Walbrunn, after marrying in 1904, honoring his mother who died young.

Performer Biography

Gerhard Weinberger, the organist on this recording, won an organ prize at the international music competition of the German Broadcasting Corporations (ARD) in 1972.

Historical Context

Many of the composers on this album, including Gottfried Rüdinger, Joseph Haas, Anton Beer-Walbrunn, Joseph Schmid, and Gustav Geierhaas, were associated with the 'Munich School' and taught at the Academy of Music in Munich.

Composer Biography

Joseph Haas, one of the composers featured, was a highly influential figure in Catholic church music in Germany and was buried next to his teacher Max Reger in Munich's Waldfriedhof cemetery.