Sayer - The Grand Organ of Temple Church

Roger Sayer is at the forefront of British c horal and organ music, recognised both as a prize-winning organist, and as an acclaimed Choral Director with some of the UK �s finest choirs. Sayer has even performed as the organ soloist in Hans Zi mmer�s Oscar-nominated score for the film Interstellar. Mozart called the org an the �King of Instruments�, and this re lease certainly showcases its majestic qualities. Mendelssohn�s Organ Sonat a No.1 was inspired by Bach, and exudes an air of gravitas and profundity whilst enjoying the organ�s variety of sonorities. Bach also influenced 20th-century composers Sigfrid Karg-Elert and Max Reger, both of whom followed in Bach�s footsteps by moving to Leipzig. Karg-Elert�s Symphonic Chorale is based on Jesu meine Freude by Johann Cruger, and on the notes BACH (B flat, A, C and B natural), while Reger�s chorale-based Fantasia is a work of great virtuosity. The collection ends with a memorable sonata by Liszt-pupil Julius Reubke.