Reger: Organ Works, Op. 59
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Reger: Organ Works, Op. 59

By Max Reger

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The first of three volumes of organ works by famed German organist/composer, Max Reger. This edition includes twelve organ solos from his opus 59. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

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Series: Kalmus Edition
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 56
SKU: 00-PC-0003669

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About the Composer: Max Reger

Max Reger (1873–1916) was a prolific German organist and composer whose technical mastery and harmonic language bridged Romanticism and early modernism. His organ works stand among the most substantial contributions to the repertoire, combining the contrapuntal traditions of Bach with rich chromaticism and inventive registration demands that showcase the instrument's full expressive range.

Why we love this

Op. 59 offers organists substantial yet accessible material that doesn't require the virtuosic extremes of Reger's larger works. These twelve solos represent a thoughtful entry point into his compositional voice while maintaining the harmonic depth and formal sophistication that make Reger's music genuinely rewarding to study and perform.

What to expect

These works pulse with romantic warmth tempered by intellectual rigor. You'll find moments of lyrical beauty alongside passages of contrapuntal density, all underpinned by the rich, complex harmonies that define Reger's compositional identity. The writing feels both intimate and architecturally grand.

Who it's for

Organists with intermediate to advanced technical facility who are ready to engage with Reger's harmonic language and registration demands. This collection suits both church musicians looking to expand their repertoire and serious students preparing for recitals or examinations.

How to get the most out of it

  • Map out the registration changes throughout each piece before your first full run-through; Reger's timbral palette is integral to the musical argument, and understanding when stops shift will clarify phrase structure.
  • Pay attention to the pedal line independently of the manuals. Many of these solos ask the feet to carry significant thematic material, so practice the pedal part as its own voice rather than as accompaniment.
  • Allow rubato in the lyrical passages without losing harmonic clarity. Reger's chromaticism rewards flexibility in tempo, but maintain precision in voice leading so listeners can follow the harmonic motion.
  • Use the comb binding to keep your place during practice by marking registration cues lightly in pencil; the lay-flat format makes annotation and page turns considerably easier during learning.

How to use it

These solos work beautifully as recital pieces or as part of a church service prelude or postlude program. A single piece from this set could anchor a concert around nineteenth-century organ music, or several could be grouped together to create a substantial program exploring Reger's stylistic range.

Skills your students will build

  • Managing chromatic harmony and voice independence across multiple staves
  • Executing secure pedal technique with thematic material
  • Understanding organ registration and timbral planning
  • Interpreting Romantic-era harmonic language and rubato
  • Reading and performing works in varied keys and meters

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