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. 6 "Sacrum"
9 Easy Pieces: No. 1, Präludium
9 Easy Pieces: No. 2, Choral
9 Easy Pieces: No. 3, Capriccio
9 Easy Pieces: No. 4, Intermezzo
9 Easy Pieces: No. 5, Romanze
9 Easy Pieces: No. 6, Interludium
9 Easy Pieces: No. 7, Bagatelle
9 Easy Pieces: No. 8, Scherzo
9 Easy Pieces: No. 9, Postludium
Toccata No. 5 "Morgengesang"
3 Fantastic Dances: No. 1, Sehr Rasch, Scharf Artikuliert
3 Fantastic Dances: No. 2, Allegro Assai
3 Fantastic Dances: No. 3, Presto
Toccata No. 4 "Erhebt Euch, Pforten Der Weltzeit"
Wie Liegt Die Stadt So Verlassen
Via Dolorosa
Toccata No. 2 "Schalen Des Zorns"

UPC: 5060113445674
Label: Toccata
Release Date: 10.2.20
Format: CD

Ruoff / Lehtola - Complete Works for Organ 1 (CD)