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Chorale Prelude on Wachet auf

Max Reger

Max Reger (1873–1916). German composer whose dense chromaticism renews Bachian counterpoint for the early 20th century.

Era / date
20th century

Themes in the music

Musical source

The chorale draws on the parable of the waiting bridesmaids and readiness for Christ. Source ↗

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