Bernhard Lang - Works for Organ (Various Artists)

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Composer: Bernhard Lang

1. Organ Loops Vol. 1 (2022-2023) for large Organ
2. Loops for Hába (2022-2023) for sixth-Tone Harmonium
3. GAME XIX - Hildegard (2023) for soprano, mezzo-Soprano, and tunable chest Organ

Wolfgang Kogert, organ (1)

Miroslav Beinhauer, sixth-tone harmonium (2)

Daisy Press, soprano / Sabine Lutzenberger, mezzo-soprano / Wolfram Oettl, chest organ (3)

Date: 2026

Label: KAIROS

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Works for Organ highlights composer Bernhard Lang’s deep, multifaceted engagement with the instrument, a passion originating in his youth. The album reflects a blend of foundational influences, including his background in band improvisation, a persistent exploration of microtonal composition, and his signature use of loops applied across diverse musical parameters. Essential to the creative process featured on this release is the dynamic synergy between Lang and his performers, whose exceptional artistic capabilities and technical expertise directly shape his compositions. The resulting collection provides a comprehensive documentation of Lang's innovative, evolving approach to organ literature.

Born in Linz in 1957, Austrian composer Bernhard Lang is a prominent figure in contemporary music, recognized for his expansive catalog of over 200 stage, orchestral, and chamber works. Educated in Linz, Graz, and Darmstadt, his multifaceted background spans jazz improvisation, software development for computer-aided composition (CADMUS), and academic posts, including decades as Associate Professor of Composition in Graz. His career features prestigious residencies with the Staatskapelle Dresden and Theater Basel, along with accolades such as the Grawemeyer-level recognitions and the 2019 Austrian Art Prize. A member of the Berlin Academy of Arts, Lang regularly presents at major global music festivals.

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