The organ works of Axel Ruoff, born in Stuttgart in 1957, constitute one of the most important contributions to the literature for the instrument by any composer since Messiaen. Stylistically, his music unites the French cathedral tradition of composers like Langlais, DuprÃ© and Guillou with the concern with counterpoint and logic heard in Reger and later German figures. Like Messiaen, Ruoff often finds stimulus in religious sources; unlike him, it is biblical narrative that inspires many of Ruoff's works, and he uses the unparalleled resources of the modern symphonic organ in his response to some of the most dramatic scenes in the Old Testament, writing music of freewheeling energy and uncompromising power.

Tracklist:

Toccata No. 1 "Wie Eine Maske Dahinter Die Nacht Gähnt"
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 1, Gethsemane
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 2, Tanz Der Mirjam
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 3, Der Schützende Engel
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 4, Die Taube Pflückt Den Ölzweig
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 5, Christus In Emmaus
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 6, Lobgesang Im Paradies
7 Biblische Szenen: No. 7, Der Müde. Tröstung
Organ Symphony No. 2: I. Phantasma
Organ Symphony No. 2: II. Déjà-Vu
Organ Symphony No. 2: III. Erscheinung
Organ Symphony No. 2: IV. Anamorphosen
Tiefstille
Erscheinung
Toccata No. 3 "Shirufa"

UPC: 5060113445964
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 6.4.21
Format: CD

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