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MINI-CONCERT NO. 9
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    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Praeludium et Fuga in C, Br I:01Download
    The prelude starts with virtuosic manual flourishes followed by a long pedal solo, then a long series of modulations with a few Krebsian quirks to let you know it's not Bach or Buxtehude. The fugue in 12/8 meter is based on a 3-measure dance-like motiv with a characteristic trill. Registration changes in the Fugue principally address the Pedal, but manual contrasts are fully utilized to showcase the subject. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [8:46] (a=420 Hz)     HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Es ist gewißlich an der Zeit, English Horn & OrganDownload View Lyrics
    Rather elegant concerted chorale for sampled English Horn and organ. "Studio mix." Casavant, Opus 3246 (1975) at Grace Lutheran Church, Champaign, Illinois - Samples by Brett Milan [2:54] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, Br III:05Download View Lyrics
    Chorale on Hoofdwerk Trompet 8' + Roerfluit 8' + Quint 3' with interludes and accompaniment on Rugwerk Fluit Does 8' + Holpijp 4' + Octaaf 2' and Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Roerquint 6' + Octaaf 4. Organ-Gabler Temperament. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [3:14]
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in F, Br II:33Download
    To distinguish between the trios in F, this is No. 33 in Volume II of the complete organ works of Krebs. Though the editors suggest Vivace, a slower but still bright tempo was preferred. RH Rugwerk, Dulziaan 8' + Sexquialter 2 St., LH Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Speelfluit 4' + Quint 3' + Vox Humana 8'; Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Roerquint 6'. WellTemperament-Kellner. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [3:6]
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Four Preludes in F, F, C, C, Br II:04Download
    Played as a suite, the first prelude punctuates with one hand and the pedal, arpeggiates with the other; the second prelude is really a trio with the pedal is less active than usual. The third is kind of an ornate little march, and the fourth a more massive procession. Silbermann Temperament. The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) 
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [5:15] (a=415 Hz)
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Cm, Br II:23Download
    Marked "Andante," this elegaic trio draws from a large palette of note values - from whole notes to 64th notes, which enhances the aura of spontaneity. Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig [4:10] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:29Download
    In unfailingly cheerful style, Krebs' first movement builds on parallel thirds and ornaments in the manuals, with the usual bouncing bass line in the pedal. The second movement, Vivace, in 3/8 meter, flows out of the first and relies on a repeated note motive which sometimes appears in the pedal, alternating with extensive sequences of arpeggiation on the two independent manuals supported by a pedal downbeat. Brad Lehman Temperament. The van Peteghem-organ of Haringe, Flandres (1778) 
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [3:51]
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fuga in B (über B-A-C-H), Br II:19Download
    The famous 4-notes which spell Bach's surname in German notation (B is Bb, H is B natural) are surrounded with a lot of urgency by Bach's own use of it near the end of the Art of the Fugue, and by the dramatic 6 fugues by Robert Schumann, written for pedal piano or organ. Krebs deals with the inherent chromaticism in his own unusual fashion, with the subject appearing only once in the pedal. Kirnberger 3 Temperament. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [5:4] (a=404 Hz)     HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir, Br III:06Download View Lyrics
    Chorale (first voice of Canon) on Man. 2 Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sesquialtera 2 St.; L.H. Man. 1 Holpyp 8' + Fluit 4'; Pedal (2nd voice of canon) Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'. MeanTone ModifiedSixthComma Temperament. The organ in the church of Krewerd in the province of Groningen Holland (1531) -
    Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [1:4]
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:25Download
    Mostly based on arpeggios, this trio is an attempt to become more familiar with this instrument via MIDI. The Pedal part is sent to the Orgue mayor (middle keyboard), with occasional emphasis on the 8-note Pedal Contres 16' (permanently coupled to Orgue mayor). RH Teclat d'Alt (top keyboard), LH Cadireta (bottom keyboard). See screen capture. Original tuning, output volume -4dB. Caimari organ - Palma, Mallorca (1702) -
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:41] (a=408 Hz)     HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Ach Herr, mich armen Sünder, Br III:02Download View Lyrics
    Each phrase of the Chorale is preceded by a statement in the pedal, but some beautiful interplay occurs with the RP flute(s) several measures before the actual statement on the HW reed or cornet. Registration: RH RP Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' + Cornet 4 sterck, LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Woodfluit 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4'. Repeat: Vox Humana 8' + Bourdon 8' + Tremulant; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4'; PD Subbas 16' + Holfluit 8'. After repeat: RH RP Trompet 8' + Octaaf 4', LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Octaaf 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant' + Octaaf 4'. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [3:32] (a=420 Hz)     HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Em, Br II:30Download
    A major work in 3 movements: 1) Andante, heavily ornamented and elegaic in the best Krebs fashion; 2) Allegro, the first two measures of whose jaunty theme is a direct quote from the third movement of Bach's Trio Sonata No. 1 (BWV 525); a florid transition marked Adagio leads to 3) Allabreve which uses ornamentation in a bolder way than movement 1. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [14:30] (a=420 Hz)     HW2>3