Author : Max Reger

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Author : Max Reger

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Reger's "Five Humoresques" pay homage to the nineteenth-century "Humoresque" genre pioneered by Robert Schumann's opus 20 work of the same name. Reger occasionally infuses his compositions with spirited good humor, as evidenced by his quotation of the popular tune "Du bist verrückt mein Kind" ("You're crazy, my child"). The piano writing exhibits imaginative, virtuosic, and harmonically sophisticated qualities. This volume represents another addition to our ongoing series showcasing Reger's acclaimed piano music.

Author : Max Reger

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Author : Max Reger

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When Reger submitted his Clarinet Sonata op. 107 for printing, he remarked, "You immediately notice that the work was originally for clarinet (viola) but that it can also be played by violin and piano." He had written the violin part himself, adjusting it to suit the needs of the instrument.

Author : Max Reger

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It is not widely recognized that in addition to his three significant sonatas for clarinet and piano, Reger composed two delightful miniatures for the same instrumentation. Concurrently, the composer aimed to connect with a broader audience through smaller works like these, which were intended for publication in music journals. Our single edition (derived from the complete collection of Reger’s sonatas and pieces HN 909, also edited by Michael Kube) fulfills this intention today: its lively Tarantella and the nuanced Albumblatt offer clarinetists and pianists an accessible entry into Max Reger’s enchanting soundscape.