Sieglinde Ahrens facts for kids

Sieglinde Maria Ahrens, born on February 19, 1936, in Berlin, Germany, is a talented German organist and composer. An organist plays the organ, a large musical instrument. She is the daughter of Joseph Ahrens, who was also a famous German composer and organist. Sieglinde learned music and how to compose from her father.

After finishing her studies, she became an organist at the Salvator-Kirche. She also taught others how to play the organ as a professor in Essen. Sieglinde Ahrens wrote a book about the organ music of another composer named Messiaen.

Her Musical Creations

Sieglinde Ahrens has created many pieces of music. Here are some of her selected works:

• DREI GESÄNGE NACH LATEINISCHEN PSALMTEXTEN (1963): This piece is for a bass singer and an organ.
• FANTASIE (1958): A musical piece written for the organ.
• SONATE (1957): This work is for a violin and an organ.
• SUITE (1959): Another piece composed for the organ.

Her Music on CDs

Sieglinde Ahrens's music has also been released on several CDs. These recordings allow more people to listen to her compositions. Some of these CDs include:

• Das Heilige Jahr - Orgelopus Von Joseph Ahrens: This CD features music by both Sieglinde Ahrens and her father, Joseph Ahrens.
• Eben - Organ Works: This CD includes organ music by Petr Eben, with performances by Sieglinde Ahrens and Martin Lenniger.
• Petr Eben - Organ Work: Another CD featuring organ music by Petr Eben, performed by Sieglinde Ahrens and Rudolf Lodenkemper.
• Orgelwerke: This CD showcases organ works by Sieglinde Ahrens and Petr Eben.