Various Composers - Gold (Lukas Hasler)

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1. Johann Sebastian Bach - Cantata No. 29 (arr. Marcel Dupré): I. Sinfonia
2. Robert Schumann - 3 Romanzen, Op. 28: II. Einfach
3. Georges Bizet - Carmen: Prélude (arr. Edwin H. Lemare)
4. Ludwig van Beethoven - Piano Sonata No. 14, Op. 27 No. 2 (arr. Lukas Hasler): I. Adagio sostenuto
5. Anton Bruckner - Symphony in D Minor 'Annullierte', WAB 100 (arr. Erwin Horn): Scherzo: Presto — Trio: Langsamer und ruhiger
6. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K.283/189h (arr. Lukas Hasler): I. Allegro
7. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K.283/189h (arr. Lukas Hasler): II. Andante
8. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Piano Sonata No. 5 in G Major, K.283/189h (arr. Lukas Hasler): III. Presto
9. Sergei Rachmaninov - Prelude in G Minor, Op. 23/5 (arr. Gottfried H. Federlein): V. Alla marcia
10. Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély - Boléro de concert, Op. 166 (arr. Lukas Hasler)
11. Johann Strauss - Vienna Calling (arr. Alex Johansson & Lukas Hasler)

Lukas Hasler, organ

Date: 2026

Label: PentaTone

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Organist Lukas Hasler’s debut album Gold showcases his inventive transcriptions and arrangements, highlighting the organ’s capacity to reinterpret orchestral and pianistic works. Inspired by Mozart’s G Major Sonata in Grieg’s two-piano version, Hasler explores the transformative potential of the instrument, recording in the acoustically luminous Golden Hall of Vienna’s Musikverein. The album spans a spectrum of styles and moods, from Bach’s vibrant Sinfonia and Schumann’s intimate Romance to Beethoven’s serene “Moonlight” Adagio and Bruckner’s symphonic Scherzo. Hasler’s imaginative interpretations, including Carmen Fantasy, Rachmaninoff’s Prelude, and original organ pieces, celebrate both artistic innovation and the resonant, golden character of the Viennese organ.

Lukas Hasler (born March 15, 1996, in Rottenmann) is an Austrian concert organist, composer, and choir director, recognized for his virtuosity, creativity, and international presence. Named a 2026 “Rising Star” by ClassicFM, he divides his time between Vienna and Los Angeles while pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Southern California under Cherry Rhodes. Hasler studied with Ulrich Walther in Graz and gained experience with Johann Vexo in Strasbourg, also earning a degree in Cultural and Media Management in Hamburg. His performances span renowned venues worldwide, including the Berlin Philharmonie, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and St. Florian’s Bruckner Organ, and he has led masterclasses internationally. Hasler is acclaimed as a composer and arranger, with his debut CD Gold (2026) receiving critical praise. Committed to socially and environmentally conscious projects, he founded Organ For Planet, performing in culturally and politically significant locations, while engaging over 100,000 followers on social media to make classical music accessible to modern audiences.