Max Reger : Der Mond ist aufgegangen (The moon has risen)

Max Reger’s song “Der Mond ist aufgegangen” is harmonically structured in such a way that even simple melodic phrases are sonically enriched by dense chordal expansions, thereby creating a calm yet multi-layered atmosphere. It is also noteworthy that the voice leading frequently employs small counter-movements between the voices to subtly break up the otherwise simple chorale character and create a nuanced internal sound structure.