Daniel Chorzempa
Organist Daniel Chorzempa studied at the University of Minnesota from 1955-1965, then at the Staatliche Musikhochschule in Cologne before returning to Minnesota to complete his Ph.D. in 1971. He began his career as a pianist, first in Hamburg and Cologne in 1969, then in Oxford and London in 1970 and 1971; however, it was his debut as an organist in London in 1969 that gained him critical acclaim.
Chorzempa's fluent, pianistic technique allowed him to tackle some of the more virtuosic organ works, particularly those of Liszt and Reubke. It was also his background as a pianist that has led him to make a point of playing from memory, which is rare among organists, and at one time caused something of a sensation at his recitals. His recordings, in addition to the great nineteenth century virtuoso works, also encompassed many of the traditional works by Bach. Since 1970, Chorzempa was a member of the Studio für Elektronische Musik, Cologne, where he was active as a composer of electronic music. Daniel Chorzempa died on March 27, 2023 at the age of 78.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Widor : Organ Symphonies Nos. 5 & 10
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on May 18, 1982
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Bach, J.S.: Six Schübler Chorales; Fantasia in G major; Partita sopra "Sei gegrüsset"
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Apr 11, 1984
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Bach, J.S.: Organ Works
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jan 13, 1983
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Wagner: Organ Transcriptions / Boëllmann: Suite gothique / Rheinberger: Cantilena
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Oct 4, 1985
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Mozart: The Organ Sonatas & Solos (Complete Mozart Edition)
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jun 1, 1991
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Vierne: Organ Symphony No.1; Pièces de fantaisie
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Apr 29, 1988
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Bach, J.S.: 3 Concerti after Vivaldi
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Apr 11, 1984
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Bach, J.S.: Trio Sonatas
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Dec 11, 1972
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Bach, J.S.: Toccata & Fugue in D minor, etc.
Classical - Released by Decca Music Group Ltd. on Jan 1, 1986
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas Nos. 14 "Moonlight", 8 "Pathétique" & 23 "Appassionata"
Classical - Released by Warner Classics on Jan 1, 1972
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Saint-Saens: Symphony No. 3 in C Minor
Classical - Released by Maestoso on Jan 1, 1986
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