Music Web International
Stephen Greenbank
Music Web International-january-28-2021-5716
My introduction to Weckmann’s organ music has been very positive indeed, and Léon Berben is a splendid advocate and an authoritative proponent. I’m completely won over by his choice of instruments, showcased in spectacular SACD quality sound.

This latest release from the German label Aeolus will appeal to all enthusiasts of organ music of the North German Baroque, of which Matthias Weckmann (sometimes spelt Weckman) was a significant exponent. I was amazed to see how much of his music is represented on disc, though I have admit that this is my first encounter with his music.

Weckmann was born in Niederdorla...