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Leon Berben - Buxtehude Organ Works 1 - Import 2 CD
Leon Berben - Buxtehude Organ Works 1 - Import 2 CD
CD
Classical Music
March 12, 2026
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Catalog No.: RAM2505
JAN/ISBN: 4589538829223
Number of Discs: 2
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Leon Berben
Description:
Master Leon Berven Enters Buxtehude's World at Last A systematic recording of Buxtehude's organ works by master Leon Berven, a Dutch virtuoso who was a member of the legendary early music ensemble Musica Antiqua Köln during its later years and has released numerous acclaimed recordings on labels renowned for early music recordings such as Aeolus and Ramee. This promising release is a two-disc set featuring a carefully selected program, and the title "1" already hints at future volumes to come. His interpretation, meticulously crafted through sincere engagement with the score, avoids both the grandiosity of pipe organs reverberating in churches and excessive display of lighthearted improvisation. Yet, it consistently demonstrates a masterful freedom underpinned by assured technique. Every single piece is nothing short of magnificent in every detail. Following an understated opening, the performer gradually and skillfully employs various registers, revealing the work's inherent, overwhelming expressive power—one that relies not on the weight of years but on its very essence. A deep commitment to and mastery of the instrument used is one source of this persuasive power.While envisioning the instrument at St. Mary's Church in Lübeck—where Buxtehude himself served as regular organist—which was destroyed during World War II, Berben selected the historic instrument from Werne near Bremen, which embodies the essence of German northern organ-building principles from the first half of the 17th century. He fully utilizes its mechanism and the unique character of mean-tone temperament to reveal the true essence of each piece. The more deeply one listens, the more captivated one becomes by the charm of each work, instrument, and performance. This is truly a recording to be cherished and listened to for years to come. Naxos Japan
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