Reger - Variations & Fugue

Gramophone Guide: outstanding.

This album features Max Reger’s *Variations and Fugue on a Theme by Beethoven, Op. 86*, *Ballet Suite, Op. 130*, and *Four Tone Poems after Arnold Böcklin, Op. 128*, performed by the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Leif Segerstam. These works showcase Reger’s late Romantic style, blending intricate counterpoint with expressive orchestral textures. The *Variations and Fugue* offer a brilliant tribute to Beethoven, while the *Ballet Suite* reflects a lighter, more playful side of Reger. The *Four Tone Poems* are vivid musical interpretations of Böcklin’s famous paintings, capturing their emotional depth and mysticism.