Description

Reger excelled at the variation cycle and fugue genres, as exemplified by his renowned Bach Variations, Op. 81, which are considered the pinnacle of his piano works and quintessentially representative of his compositional style. No other piano work by this devoted admirer of Bach can rival the sheer scale and depth of the Bach Variations. Composed in 1904 in Munich, the Variations are renowned for their technical and interpretative challenges, but aspiring pianists should not be dissuaded by their formidable reputation. Beneath the work's intricate notation lies a clear structural framework and abundant expressiveness, with technical complexity and aesthetic beauty intertwined in a classically-inspired manner.