Josef Rheinberger

Synopsis

Liechtensteinian composer, organist, and teacher

• 1839 born in Vaduz, Liechtenstein
• Vaduz, 1847 or 1848, Organist at parish in Vaduz
• Munich, 1851-1854, attended Conservitorium
• Munich, 1859-1900, professor of organ and music theory at Munich Conservitorium
• Munich, Organist at court of St. Michael
• Munich, 1877-94, royal court conductor
• 1901 died in Munich, Germany

Rheinberger's music was different from his contemporaries. While they were composing for loud, joyful noises, Rheinberger aimed for a simple, clear voice. With simple texture and clear speaking voice, his compositions shine and sparkle. His trios (Opus 49 and 189), organ sonatas (various opuses), and his monologues (Opus 162).

For details, see the following biographies on Josef Rheinberger:

• Josef Rheinberger article on Wikipedia
• Josef Rheinberger article on classical.net
• Josef Rheinberger article on bach-cantatas.com

List of Organ Works

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Background and General Perspectives on Performing Rheinberger Organ Works

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Ornamentation

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Scores and Editions

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Recordings

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• Rolf Uusväli playing Monologue No. 5 in G Major (Op. 162, No. 5)
• Paul M. Weber playing Sonata No. 11, Mvmt. II (Op. 148, No. 2)
• T. Orlova playing Trio in G Minor (Op. 49, No. 1)

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