The dissertation is based on organ composer Gustav Merkel's works. Merkel lived and worked in Dresden, and he was a respected performer, teacher and composer in his time. He represents a Mid-German organ tradition with central influence on the development of organ music in the 19th century.
The dissertation comprises a monograph, a recording of selected Merkel works and a critical edition of one of Merkel's compositions. The edition is adapted for modern instruments.
The dissertation
Title (translated from Norwegian): The organ composer Gustav Merkel. Interpretation aspect in some of his works.
The dissertation is available in Norwegian from the library.
The dissertation is not available digitally.
