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MINI-CONCERT NO. 9
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    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Em, Br II:31Download
    Unusual shifting of keys, rhythmic variety, a rondo-like form, and a chance to enjoy the abundant intertwining of the three divisions. Registration: RH Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Roerfluit 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3', LH Rugwerk Dulciaan 8' + Holpijp 4' + Octaaf 2', Pedaal Bourdon 16' + Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4'. Kirnberger 3 Temperament. The Hinsz-Organ at Leens in the province of Groningen (1733/34) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [5:39] HW3
    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 Fm, Br II:14Download
    Marked "pro Organo Pleno" (for Full Organ"), the stately descending chromatic subject enters with a distinctive counter subject and only deviates once, near the middle of the fugue, where the alto has an inverted and quickened form of the subject, but reverts to the original form through to the end. Registration Hoofdwerk Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' + Octaaf 2' + Mixtuur 2-4 St. + Cimbel 4-6 St., Rugpositiv Prestant 4' + Nasard 3' coupled to Pedaal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' (+ Trombone 8'). Pedal for last long note: Subbas 16' + Prestant 8' + Bazuin 16'. Bosch-Schnitger Organ, Vollenhove/Overijssel (1686/1720) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [2:8] (a=420 Hz) HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Wachet aufDownload View Lyrics
    From a series of eight Concerted Chorale Preludes in the form of an organ trio with the chorale usually played by a solo instrument. Registration: Manuael Principael 8' + Octav 4' , Borstpositiff Gedackt 8' + Floit 4' + Octav 2'; repeat MN Roerpijp 8' + Spitsfloit 4' + Octav 2', BP Gedackt 8' + Octav 2'; after repeat MN Roerpijp 8' + Octav 2' + Quint 3' + Super Octav 2'. Pedale for entire piece is the Cornet 4' (played an octave loer). The Great organ of the Magnuskerk, Anloo, The Netherlands (1719) - Samples by Gernot Wurst [3:24] HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr, Br IV:01Download View Lyrics
    Prelude (Bourdon 8' + Octaaf 4' + Quint 3'), Fughetta (Bourdon 8' + Woodfluit 2'), Choral (Bourdon 8' + Octaaf 4' + Woodfluit 2') and Choral alio modo (Prestant 8' + Octaaf 4' alternating with Bourdon 8' + Viola di Gamba 8' + Octaaf 4'--figured bass realized by James Pressler). Valotti-Young Temperament. The organ of the former Hervormde kerk of Wirdum in the province of Groningen (1879) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [4:44] HW3
    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 Am, Br II:18Download
    Marked "pro Organo Pleno" ("for Full Organ") with chromatic subject in 3/4 time, the intensity builds to a surprisingly sudden conclusion. WellTemperament-FifthComma. The organ of Boezemkerk in Bolnes (Ridderkerk) Holland (1959) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [3:36] HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Praeludium in C minor, Br II:02Download
    A turn (G Ab G F G) in one voice, followed by three chords with all voices is the unifying feature of this sprightly prelude. Registration Manual Praestant 8' + Principael 4' + Quintanus 1-1/2' + Mixtuur 4 st. coupled to Pedaal Subbass 16'. Frans Caspar Schnitger Organ, Duurswoude/Friesland (1723) - Samples by Prof. Helmut Maier [1:15] (a=460 Hz) HW3
    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) HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Trio in Dm, Br II:27Download
    Krebs uses all his characteristic devices - ornaments, augmented 2nds, chromaticism, a broad range of note values from 16ths to 64ths, yet comes up with a different trio every time. RH Man. 1 Prestant 8' + Quint 2-2/3' + Octaaf 2', LH Man. 2 Quintadena 8' + Picolo 2' coupled to Pedal Subbas 16' + Prestant 8'. Silbermann Temperament. The Bamboe organ of the Protestant community of Roeselare Belgium (1995) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [5:29] HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Prelude and Fugue in F# Major, Br I:07Download
    The gentle prelude in 12/8 meter is followed by a chromatic fugue in Common Meter. The unusual key sounds only slightly edgy in Martinus Temperament, and there are admittedly some awkward harmonic jumps. The organ of the former Hervormde kerk of Wirdum in the province of Groningen (1879) - Samples by Hauptwerk.nl [6:3] HW3