Friedrich Ladegast was one of the most important organ builders of the second half of the 19th century. He was born in 1818 in Hochhermsdorf, and so the musical world has recently celebrated his 200th birthday. On behalf of this occasion Querstand has released two albums which contain the programs of the first concerts played at two of the greatest Ladegast Organs: the Merseburg Cathedral organ and the Organ at Schwerin Cathedral. Ladegast completed the Merseburg Cathedral Organ in 1855, and the memorable inaugural concert went down in history. Four organists took part in the program: David Hermann Engel, Franz Liszt, Alexander Winterberger and Hermann Schellenberg. For this program, the works are performed by Michael Schonheit.

Tracklist:

Fantasie Und Fuge In G Minor
Zwei Geistliche Lieder: No. 1, Gottesvertrauen (Harmonized By David Hermann Engel)
Zwei Geistliche Lieder: No. 2, Dem Dreieinigen Gott (Harmonized By David Hermann Engel)
Das Wohltemperierte Klavier I, Prelude And Fugue No. 4 In C-Sharp Minor, Bwv 849: No. 2, Fuge (Transcription For Organ From Augu
Matthäuspassion, Bwv 244: Erbarme Dich (Arr. For Alto, Violin And Organ)
Fantasie Und Fuge Über Den Choral Ad Nos, Ad Salutarem Undam, S. 259: No. 2, Fuge
Oratorium "Elias", Op. 70, Mwv A25: Es Ist Genug (Arie) (Arr. For Voice And Organ)
Fantasie Für Die Orgel Über Ein' Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott, Op. 3

UPC: 4025796018103
Label: Querstand Records
Release Date: 6.21.19
Format: CD

Merseburg / Various - Merseburg (CD)