Max Reger

Max Reger was born in Brand, Germany, on 19 March 1873, and died in Leipzig on 11 May 1916. He was trained as a composer and pianist. He taught composition and toured as an organist, and became prolific as a composer in most forms except opera.

A selection of M&V articles about Max Reger

A Challenging Listen - Peter Gould at the organ of Derby Cathedral, heard by Terence Bennett

CD Spotlight. Arms Crossed - J S Bach transcriptions for piano four hands, heard by Howard Smith. '... modern yet familiar.'

Seamless Precision - Mike Wheeler listens to Daniel Moult at the organ of Derby Cathedral

CD Spotlight. Positively Spellbinding - Music for clarinet, piano and cello, enjoyed by Howard Smith. '... a fine recording ...'

CD Spotlight. Ingeniously Crafted - Orchestral music by Donald Tovey, heard by Stephen Francis Vasta. '... the Malmö Opera Orchestra plays handsomely for George Vass.'

Timings - Universal Edition's preparations for the Mahler Centenary years (2010-2011), by Jennifer Paull

Record Box. For All Tastes - Christmas music from Germany, appreciated by Patric Standford

Ensemble. An exuberant performance - Mike Wheeler reviews the last of Derby Cathedral's summer organ recitals, given by Tom Corfield