Short bio August Gottfried Ritter
Full biography August Gottfried Ritter
August Gottfried Ritter (1811-1885) was a German composer and organist of the Romantic era ). He is best known for his works for organ, including his Sonata No. 2 in E minor and Sonata No. 3 in A minor, both of which are considered important contributions to the 19th-century organ repertoire. Ritter's music is characterized by its technical brilliance and intricate counterpoint, as well as its exploration of the tonal possibilities of the organ.
Aside from his compositions, Ritter was also a respected organist and performed in various churches and concert halls throughout Germany. He was recognized for his improvisational skills and often improvised during his performances, showcasing his virtuosic abilities on the organ.
While Ritter's music was popular during his lifetime, it fell into obscurity after his death. However, in recent years, there has been renewed interest in his works, and his music has been performed and recorded by various organists around the world. Today, Ritter is remembered as an important figure in the 19th-century organ tradition, and his music continues to be admired for its technical brilliance and expressive beauty.
Compositions featuring August Gottfried Ritter
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organ Sonata in A minor, Op. 23/3 | 19:48 min | Keyboard | 1855 |
| 2 | Sinfonia Concertante for 2 bassoons & orchestra in F major, O. Op. | 17:41 min | Concerto | 1806 |
| 3 | Organ Sonata in D minor, Op. 11 | 13:17 min | Keyboard | - |
| 4 | Work(s) for organ | Keyboard | - | |
| 5 | Variations "Heil dir im Siegerkranz," for organ, Op. 1 | 13:34 min | Keyboard | - |
| 6 | Toccata for organ in D minor | 5:22 min | Keyboard | - |
| 7 | Sonatas (4) for organ | Keyboard | - | |
| 8 | Preludes (3) on Chorale Melodies, for organ, Op. 8 | 10:19 min | Keyboard | - |
| 9 | Poesien zum Studium und zum Conzertvortrag, for organ, Op. 25 | Keyboard | - | |
| 10 | Pieces (2), for organ | 5:03 min | Keyboard | - |
| 11 | Piano Sonata No. 2 in E minor, Op. 19 | 13:52 min | Keyboard | - |
| 12 | Organ Sonata No. 3 in A minor, Op. 24 | Keyboard | - | |
| 13 | Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freunden, chorale for organ | 2:06 min | Keyboard | - |
| 14 | Organ Sonata in D minor No. 1 | 14:05 min | Keyboard | - |
| 15 | Organ Sonata in A major, Op.31 | 17:40 min | Keyboard | - |
| 16 | Large Chorale Preludes (3), for organ, Op. 9 | 14:15 min | Keyboard | - |
| 17 | Fugue for organ in C minor | 4:49 min | Keyboard | - |
| 18 | Fugue for organ in B minor | 4:02 min | Keyboard | - |
| 19 | Fugue for organ in B major (after Handel) | 4:11 min | Keyboard | - |
| 20 | Chorale Preludes, Op. 38 | Keyboard | - | |
| 21 | Chorale Preludes for organ, Op. 29 | Keyboard | - |
Albums featuring August Gottfried Ritter
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Eduard Adolf Tod, Carl Reinecke, August Ritter, Ludwig Thuille, Jan Lehtola, Tuulia Ylönen, Petri Komulainen – Organ Works(CD, Album) | 2019 | Toccata Classics |
| 2 |  |
August Ritter, Michael Harris (23) – The Complete Organ Sonatas Of August Ritter (1811-1885)(CD, Album, Stereo) | 2016 | Priory |
| 3 |  |
August Gottfried Ritter, Massimo Gabba – Complete Organ Music(2×CD, Album) | 2014 | Brilliant Classics |
| 4 |  |
August Gottfried Ritter - Ludger Lohmann – Die 4 Orgelsonaten(CD, Album) | 2003 | Ifo Records |
| 5 |  |
Daniel Roth Joue Reubke, Liszt & Ritter – Daniel Roth Joue Reubke, Liszt & Ritter(CD, Album) | 2003 | Aeolus |
| 6 |  |
August Gottfried Ritter - Ursula Philippi – Complete Organ Sonatas(CD, Album) | 1999 | Musikproduktion Dabringhaus Und Grimm |
| 7 |  |
August Gottfried Ritter - Markku Hietaharju – Complete Organ Sonatas(CD, Album) | 1997 | Alba Records |
| 8 |  |
Bruhns, Bach, Ritter, Alain - Barry Jordan (2) – Orgelmusik Am Magdeburger Dom (Barry Jordan Spielt: Bruhns, Bach, Ritter, Alain)(CD, Album) | 1996 | Prospect (3) |
| 9 |  |
Ritter, Ulrich Bremsteller – Four Organ Sontas(CD, Album) | 1994 | Hungaroton Classic |
| 10 |  |
August Gottfried Ritter, Joseph Von Rheinberger - Heinz Wunderlich (2), Nelly Söregi-Wunderlich – Orgelwerke Der Romantik = Romantic Organ Works(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1988 | Organum Records (2) |
| 11 |  |
Danzi / Ritter / Hoffmeister / Crusell / Schneider / Kozeluch / Pleyel / Winter / Abel – Solisten Des Consortium Classicum, Academy Of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Iona Brown – Konzertante Sinfonien | 1977 | His Master's Voice |
| 12 |  |
Kirchner, Boëly, Ritter, Alfred Pfister, Rudolf Meyer – Stadtkirche Winterthur(LP) | - | Not On Label |
| 13 |  |
Töpfer, A.W. Bach, Herzog, Rinck, Rheinberger, Reubke, Ritter, Richter, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Theile - Carole Terry – Carole Terry At Schwerin (19th Century German Masterpieces Performed On The Ladegast Organ)(2×CD, ) | - | Ambassador Recording Corporation, Inc. |
| 14 |  |
Thorsten Göbel (2), August Gottfried Ritter, Modest Mussorgsky – Europa Orgel "Felix Mendelssohn"(CD, ) | - | Not On Label |
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