Like Korngold, Toch, Schoenberg, Zeisl and Zemlinsky, Richard StÃ¶hr (1874-1967) was one of many Austrian composers driven into American exile by the Nazis. His generous output of music, being rediscovered at last in these Toccata Classics recordings, includes seven symphonies, much chamber music, songs, and choral and piano pieces. His output for organ is not extensive, but it's quality is high: the instrument plays an important role in a number of StÃ¶hr's orchestral works, and here StÃ¶hr presents the organ in two thoroughly attractive duos and an imposing solo sonata. The Sonata and Intermezzi sit downstream from Brahms in the tradition of Viennese classicism; the chromatic touches in the later Suite lean towards the language of Korngold.

Tracklist:

Suite For Organ & Violin, Op. 102: I. Grave
Suite For Organ & Violin, Op. 102: II. Butterfly And Flower
Suite For Organ & Violin, Op. 102: III. Allegro Giusto
5 Intermezzi For Piano & Organ, Op. 35: No. 1, Andante Con Moto
5 Intermezzi For Piano & Organ, Op. 35: No. 2, Poco Presto
5 Intermezzi For Piano & Organ, Op. 35: No. 3, Allegro Molto
5 Intermezzi For Piano & Organ, Op. 35: No. 4, Poco Adagio
5 Intermezzi For Piano & Organ, Op. 35: No. 5, Vivace
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 33: I. Allegro Con Brio
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 33: II. Andantino Pastorale
Organ Sonata In D Minor, Op. 33: III. Finale. Allegro Vivace

UPC: 5060113442802
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 8.7.20
Format: CD

Stohr / Lehtola / Konttori-Gustafsson - Solo & Chamber Music for Organ (CD)