Review by Vladimir Paley

Orgelkonzert Im Dom Zu Passau is an exceptional album that features three of the most influential composers in classical music history – Johann Sebastian Bach, Franz Liszt, and Gerhard Weinberger. The album captures the beauty, complexity, and grandeur of organ music in the stunning setting of the Cathedral of St. Stephen in Passau, Germany.

The album begins with Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, a piece that has become synonymous with the power and majesty of the organ. The performance by Gerhard Weinberger is nothing short of breathtaking, with his fingers dancing effortlessly across the keys and the mighty pipes of the organ filling the cathedral with sound.

Liszt's Prelude and Fugue on B-A-C-H follows, a piece that pays homage to Bach with its use of the musical motif B-A-C-H (B flat, A, C, B natural). Weinberger's interpretation of the piece is masterful, capturing the intricate harmonies and dynamic shifts with precision and sensitivity.

The album concludes with Weinberger's own composition, Passacaglia and Fugue on B-A-C-H, which showcases his own skill as a composer and performer. The piece is a tour-de-force of virtuosic organ playing, with Weinberger pushing the limits of the instrument and creating a thrilling musical experience.

Summary by Vladimir Paley

Orgelkonzert Im Dom Zu Passau is a must-have album for any fan of organ music or classical music in general. The performances are outstanding, the setting is awe-inspiring, and the music is timeless. Highly recommended.