Composer(s): Reger, Max
Artist(s): Fuchs, Wenzel
Label: Naxos
Genre: Chamber Music
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.554510
Barcode: 0636943451021
Release Date: 12/2000

REGER: Clarinet Quintet, Op. 146 / String Quartet, Op. 109

Reger was a prolific composer, continuing the tradition of Bach, Mozart and the great German composers of the nineteenth century. His organ compositions, in particular, represent a very significant addition to the repertoire of the instrument. Reger also left an equally extensive body of chamber music, songs, choral works and orchestral compositions. The infrequently recorded Clarinet Quintet, Reger’s last completed work, displays all his resources of chromaticism. The String Quartet in E flat major, arguably his best known quartet, is noteworthy for its expressive and romantic slow movement.

Tracklist

Reger, Max
Fuchs, Wenzel (clarinet)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
1I. Moderato ed amabile11:33
Fuchs, Wenzel (clarinet)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
2II. Vivace06:02
Fuchs, Wenzel (clarinet)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
3III. Largo08:54
Fuchs, Wenzel (clarinet)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
4IV. Poco allegretto10:25
Fuchs, Wenzel (clarinet)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
5I. Allegro moderato13:16
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
6II. Quasi presto04:25
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
7III. Larghetto09:04
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)
8IV. Allegro con grazia e con spirito09:08
Berlin Philharmonia Quartet (Ensemble)

Total Playing Time: 01:12:47