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MINI-CONCERT NO. 9
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    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: 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: In allen meinen TatenDownload View Lyrics
    Transcription of a piece for trumpet and organ trio. Registration: RH Great Principal 8' + Gedeckt 8' + Octave 4' + Larigot 1-1/3', LH Swell Gambe 8' + Rohrflute 8' + Octave 4' + Nazard 2-2/3' + Principal 2' + Tierce 1-3/5' + Mixture IV + Trompete 8' + Rohr Schalmei 4', Pedal Burtdon 16' + Octave 8' + Choral Bass 4'. The Choir Trumpete Enchamade 8' would be played by a second player, and is transposed down one octave. Organ-Gabler Temperament. Score here. Schantz Organ at First Baptist Church of Riverside, California (1966) - Samples by Jonathan Orwig [2:45] HW3
    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: Trio in G, Br II:35Download
    Lighthearted romp through several keys and textures with exceptionally active pedal part and some playful chromaticism. In measure 63 a slight change was made to avoid parallel 5ths between right and left hands. Registration; RH Hauptwerk Rohr-Flöhte 8' + Qvintadena 8' + Octava 4' + Cornett 3 F.; LH Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' + Nasat 3' + Octava 2' + Qvinta 1-1/2' + Sufflet 1'; Pedal Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8' (mechanical 64th-note anticipation). The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -Samples by PipeLoops [3:44] 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: Fantasia à gusto italiano, Br II:08Download
    Lots of repeated chords in the Great and Pedal plus a cheerful tune played on the Swell. Registration: LH GT Clarabel Flute 8' (coupled to PD Bourdon 16'), RH SW Violin Diapason 8' + Closed Horn 8' + Orchestral Oboe 8' + Octave 4'. 2nd half adds Principal 4' to GT and replaces GT-PD coupler with Violoncello 8', RH Closed Horn 8' + Orchestral Oboe 8' + Octave Coupler. St. Augustine's Anglican Church, Neutral Bay, Australia (1929) - Samples by Nicholas Appleton [2:28] (a=426 Hz) HW3
    Krebs, Johann Ludwig: Fuga in Bb, Br II:20Download
    Subject emphasizes the upward leap of a fourth, and could be construed as a fanfare, but it is not so grandiose as all that. Registration: Hauptwerk Principal 8' + Octava 4' + Octava 2' + Mixtuur 4 f., Oberwerk Gedeckt 8' + Rohr-Flöhte 4' + Nasat 3' + Gemshoorn 2' + Qvinta 1-1/2' coupled to Pedal Sub-Bass 16' + Octav-Bass 8'. The virtual Gottfried Silbermann organ of Großhartmannsdorf (1741) -Samples by PipeLoops [2:14] 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