Oct 08 pp. 26-29.indd

26 THE DIAPASON This article celebrates the 100th anniversary of Distler’s birth year. It enhances understanding of Distler as a composer and examines performance aspects of his organ works. Relevant biographical information introduces us to Distler’s socio-historical environment. The physical infl uences of Lübeck’s organs and Distler’s house organ explain Distler’s compositional output in terms of compositional style and playing requirements. Information about playing Distler’s organ music follows.