Max Reger was a German composer, pianist, organist, conductor, and academic teacher of music who made a profound impact on early 20th-century classical music. Born on March 19, 1873, in Brand, Bavaria, Johann Baptist Joseph Maximilian Reger, known as Max Reger, stood out for his complex and intricate compositions. His work is characterized by a stylistic blend that fused Romanticism with the counterpoint complexity reminiscent of Johann Sebastian Bach, a composer whom Reger greatly admired.
Throughout his career, Reger composed a substantial body of music including orchestral, chamber, piano, and vocal works, although he is perhaps best remembered for his contributions to organ music which are considered among the most challenging in the repertoire. Reger's music often features rich harmonic language and contrapuntal textures. He was a key figure in the resurgence of polyphonic music. Despite his relatively short life—he passed away on May 11, 1916, at the age of 43—his prolific output left an indelible mark on the music world. His music, though not as frequently performed as that of some of his contemporaries, is cherished by connoisseurs for its intellectual depth and technical demands.
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