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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, Dupré 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. © Toccata Classics
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Toccata No. 6 "Sacrum" (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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9 Easy Pieces (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Toccata No. 5 "Morgengesang" (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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3 Fantastic Dances (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Toccata No. 4 "Erhebt euch, Pforten der Weltzeit" (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Wie liegt die Stadt so verlassen (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Via Dolorosa (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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Toccata No. 2 "Schalen des Zorns" (Axel Ruoff)
Jan Lehtola, Artist, MainArtist - Axel Ruoff, Composer
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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, Dupré 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. © Toccata Classics
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:18:07
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Jan Lehtola
- Composer: Axel Ruoff
- Label: Toccata Classics
- Genre: Classical
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