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. It had to have been a great event for the small city of Shwerin to have decided to build one of the largest organs of the time. The number of participants in the opening concert was correspondingly large. Even at first glance the program that took place on October 3, 1871, the preferred form is evident: many individual pieces in changing formations create a colorful and accessible sequence of music for a broad audience.

Tracklist:

Fantasie Für Orgel Zu Vier Händen In C Minor, Op. 35
Vergiss Mein Nicht, Bwv 504 (Für Bass Und Ogel)
Präludium In A Minor, Bwv 543
Fuge In A Minor, Bwv 543
Sonate Für Violine Und Orgel In E Major, Bwv 1016: II. Adagio
Orgelsonate I In F Minor, Op. 65 No. 1, Mwv W56: II. Adagio
Paulus, Op. 36, Mwv A14: Gott Sei Mir Gnädig
Trauermarsch Zu Thorwaldsens Beisetzung (Für Blechbläser Und Orgel)
Klarinetten-Quintett In A Major, K. 581: II. Larghetto (Eingerichtet Für Orgel)
Ave Maria, D. 839 (Eingerichtet Für Orgel Und Harfe)
Andante Mit Variationen Für Orgel In C Major, Op. 70
Vergiss Mein Nicht, Bwv 505

UPC: 4025796018110
Label: Querstand Records
Release Date: 6.21.19
Format: CD

Schwerin / Various - Schwerin (CD)