Hans Fährmann, born in 1860 in Saxony, is considered one of the outstanding - though today largely forgotten - composers of the German Late Romantic period. His organ sonatas are among the most ambitious works in the German organ repertoire around 1900. They are conceived symphonically, rich in thematic development, dramatic structure, and colorful harmony - true symphonies for the organ that are unparalleled in the German-speaking world. Due to the sonic richness and orchestral color of his organ works, Fährmann was dubbed the “Richard Strauss of the organ” in his day.