Petr Eben is considered to be one of the Czech Republic's leading contemporary composers. His organ compositions explore new territory in regard to playing techniques, sound and subject matter. His goal is to convey a message to listeners, through commentaries or - as in his Second Organ Concerto - by prefixing his scores with a motto. Formal clarity and understandability are a requirement for him. His music is characterized by free tonality that always includes tonal sections. Gunther Rost was able to win two prominent guest musicians for this CD: Tine Ting Helseth (trumpet) and Babette Haag (percussion).

Tracklist:

Okna (Windows): I. Rueben, The Blue Window
Okna (Windows): II. Isachar, The Green Window
Okna (Windows): III. Zebulon, The Blood-Red Window
Okna (Windows): IV. Levi, The Golden Window
Landscapes Of Patmos: No. 1. Landscape With Eagle
Landscapes Of Patmos: No. 2. Landscape With The Eldest
Landscapes Of Patmos: No. 3. Landscape With Temple
Landscapes Of Patmos: No. 4. Landscape With Rainbow
Landscapes Of Patmos: No. 5. Landscape With Horses
Organ Concerto No. 2: I. Introduction - Allegro
Organ Concerto No. 2: II. Andante Rhapsodico - Scherzo: Allegretto - Coda
Organ Concerto No. 2: III. Finale

UPC: 4260034864207
Label: Oehms
Release Date: 6.26.12
Format: CD

Gunther Rost - Okna: Landscapes of Patmos Cto No. 2 for Organ (CD)