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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: Fugue in F, Br II:13Download
    The subject of the fugue is inverted about halfway through, but comes in right side up at the end in the pedal. Impulse reverberation added. French Harpsichord after Blanchet (1720)
    Samples by Eric Bricet and Jean Yves Garet [2:32]     MO
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Am, Br II:36Download
    Angular but jolly, this was transcribed from an organ trio for recorder and harpsichord. Music recognition assistance by Jonathan Orwig, who also sampled the organ. Registration: Right Hand: Great - Gedackt 8' + Flute 4'; Swell: Rohr Gedackt 16' + Rohr Flute 8' + Octave 4' + Nazard 2 2/3' + Principal 2', coupled at 4' with Swell Unison Off; Pedal Rohr Gedackt 16' + Octave 8'. Temperament: Ordinaire. (Output +3dB) Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig [4:39] Midi file available. HW2
    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. The right hand is on the Choir Clarinet 8', the Left Hand on the Swell Oboe d'Amore, and the Pedal uses the Bourdon 16' coupled to the Great Harmonic Flute. 1.5 GB Subset. E.M. Skinner Organ, Opus 719 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel - Chicago, Illinois (1928) - Samples by Brett Milan [3:7] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Am, Br II:18Download
    Marked "pro Organo Pleno" (for Full Organ") with chromatic subject in 3/4 time, the intensity builds to a surpringly sudden conclusion. Reverberation added. Kaul Orgelbau GmbH, St. Johannes / Weinsberg, Germany (1990) - Samples by Gernot Wurst [3:39] HW1
    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 F, Br II:34Download
    Audacious motive with a turn ornament makes this piece memorable. It is virtually the same as the Trio in Bb (No. 37) with the exception of the ornament. Registration: RH HW Holpijp 8' + Octaaf 4'; LH Zwelwerk Gemshoorn 8' + Blockfluit 4' + Octaaf 2'; PD Subbas 16' + Gedekt 8'. Impulse revereberation added. Vermeulen Brothers Organ at Congregation "Vloedschuur," Heteren, Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:31] HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Bb, Br II:37Download
    Organ trio with a saucy motif arranged by Bach's favorite pupil. Registration: RH on Hoofdwerk: Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Mixtuur 3 St.; LH on Zwelwerk: Roerfluit 8' + Gemshoorn 8' + Blokfluit 4' + Octaaf 2' + Sesquialter 2 St. + Schalmei 8'; Pedaal: Subbas 16' + Koraal 4'. Vermeulen Brothers Organ at Congregation "Vloedschuur," Heteren, Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [2:27] Midi file available. HW1
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Eb, Br II:28Download
    Two sections: Adagio (RH HW Prestant 8' + Fluit 4' + Cornet 4 Sterck; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Sesquialter 2 Sterck; Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Holfluit 8' + Octaaf 4') and Non molto allegro ( RH HW Bourdon 8' + Fluit 4' + Vox Humana 8'; LH RP Holpijp 8' + Fluit 4' + Nasard 3'; PD Subbas 16' + Prestant 4'), a charmingly ornamented lark. Parallel 3rds, 6ths and heavy ornamentation abound in both movements. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [5:9] (a=420 Hz)     HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Vom Himmel Hoch, Br III:24Download View Lyrics
    In two voices, a playful one on the Cadireta and chorale soundings on the other two manuals. The Chorale starts on the Organ Mayor Trompa ae batalla and continues on the Teclat d'Alt - full except the Plens mixture, then the Cromorn is withdrawn, then only the Cromorne is used. Cadireta stops recede appropriatewly. Original tuning, 0dB output volume. Caimari organ - Palma, Mallorca (1702) -
    Samples by Jiri Zurek [2:47] (a=408 Hz)     HW2>3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, Br IV:01Download View Lyrics
    Prelude, Fughetta, Choral and Choral alio modo (figured bass realized by James Pressler). Frans Caspar Schnitger Organ, Duurswoude/Frisland (1723) -
    Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [4:45] (a=460 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
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fugue in Gm, Br II:16Download
    Cheerful fugue subject which contains one repeated measure, cleverly articulated in different manners throughout. Tuned to the Brad Lehman Temperament (Impulse reverberation added). Pedal Harpsichord - Samples by Brett Milan [1:18] HW1
    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